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as in bragged
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
he boasted about his latest killing in real estate so I thought he should be the one to pay for dinner
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Recent Examples of boasted
His most recent public communications on his X account boasted about denying a container vessel access to travel through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
As an early 2000s champ in the sport, Mullin boasted an undefeated 5-0 record and the Oklahoma chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame inducted him in 2016.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
This year’s lineup boasted more than 200 films, dozens of them world premieres.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
So far, ShinyHunters has not boasted about breaching Crunchyroll.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
This year’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party boasted a guest list including hundreds of A-list movie stars, business moguls across every industry, and one very anxious Twitch streamer.
—Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Waterloo Records’ spacious new store, a short walk up Lamar Boulevard from the crowded old one, boasted a larger stage, a café-bar with funky old speakers and artwork celebrating the city’s iconic music spots.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Set on a 105mm heel, the striking silhouette boasted a razor-sharp pointed toe and a deep, curved vamp that elongated Myha’la’s foot.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
California boasted 136,000 production jobs in 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
As an early 2000s champ in the sport, Mullin boasted an undefeated 5-0 record and the Oklahoma chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame inducted him in 2016.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
This year’s lineup boasted more than 200 films, dozens of them world premieres.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
So far, ShinyHunters has not boasted about breaching Crunchyroll.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
This year’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party boasted a guest list including hundreds of A-list movie stars, business moguls across every industry, and one very anxious Twitch streamer.
—Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Waterloo Records’ spacious new store, a short walk up Lamar Boulevard from the crowded old one, boasted a larger stage, a café-bar with funky old speakers and artwork celebrating the city’s iconic music spots.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Set on a 105mm heel, the striking silhouette boasted a razor-sharp pointed toe and a deep, curved vamp that elongated Myha’la’s foot.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
California boasted 136,000 production jobs in 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasted
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Trump bragged about the COVID vaccines—his COVID vaccines—during a rally and his own people booed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Other veteran riders bragged about strapping in their toddler children and grandchildren for their first trail ride.—
Molly Hennessy-Fiske,
Washington Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The indoor sports arena idea comes shortly after the commissioners reviewed a tourism master plan that contained ideas for how to increase the county’s visibility as an attractive destination.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the time, Schuette was found with a smartphone that contained more than 1,200 images of child pornography.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Boasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boasted. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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