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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
In areas that once boasted generations of oak and hickory trees, beech and maple now make up large portions of the midstory.
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
The unique silhouette boasted a slanted heel and a tapered toe.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
In the 35-24 win over the Tigers, SMU boasted a balanced offense, rushing for 139 yards and two touchdowns, while passing for 290 yards and two more scores.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Although these years boasted relative prosperity and stability, the Weimar Republic always had its enemies.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The floor-length gown boasted a deep neckline and short sleeves, along with a waist-cinching bodice that cascaded into a mermaid skirt.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Located on Lake Superior in the northwest of the state on the border of Minnesota, the city boasted an average home value of $225,498 and an average monthly mortgage of $1,291.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
The first year boasted 200 events and more than 600,000 visitors.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
At the time, the Ferrari 512 BB was going head-to-head with the Lamborghini Countach, which boasted a higher top speed of 192 mph, or four mph faster than the 512 BB’s claimed top speed of 188 mph.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
The unique silhouette boasted a slanted heel and a tapered toe.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
In the 35-24 win over the Tigers, SMU boasted a balanced offense, rushing for 139 yards and two touchdowns, while passing for 290 yards and two more scores.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Although these years boasted relative prosperity and stability, the Weimar Republic always had its enemies.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The floor-length gown boasted a deep neckline and short sleeves, along with a waist-cinching bodice that cascaded into a mermaid skirt.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Located on Lake Superior in the northwest of the state on the border of Minnesota, the city boasted an average home value of $225,498 and an average monthly mortgage of $1,291.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
The first year boasted 200 events and more than 600,000 visitors.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
At the time, the Ferrari 512 BB was going head-to-head with the Lamborghini Countach, which boasted a higher top speed of 192 mph, or four mph faster than the 512 BB’s claimed top speed of 188 mph.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasted
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Clark said the lighting only enhances an atmosphere he’s bragged about for years.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the gooners bragged about them.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to Teasdale Foods, customers complained that the taco dinner kits contained cocoa mix packets instead of taco seasoning packets.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The bottle contained a handful of pills along with a crystal-like substance.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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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 4 Nov. 2025.
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