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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
The traveler initially paid 7,186 euros (roughly $8,500) for an 11-day trip at a 384-room hotel, which boasted multiple pools, relaxation spots and access to a beach, according to a ruling from the Hanover District Court.
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Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Smart proudly boasted that no one gets more reps for their players during practice than Georgia.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Rachel Sennott boasted a face full of Marc Jacobs makeup, featuring the brand’s new eyeliner, set to release June 1.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, and Florida also boasted Shaker outposts, mostly shorter-lived than the original ones.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 May 2026
In the 2020s, SEJ boasted more than 1,400 members (journalists and academics) in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as in more than 40 other countries.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Charlotte Diocese, Catholic college report growth Recent headlines have boasted of a jump in people converting to Catholicism post-COVID, particularly younger adults.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Holmes had built a juggernaut — a roster that boasted enviable star power.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Despite finding his way out, Hill boasted about the benefits of being raised in the City of Angels.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Smart proudly boasted that no one gets more reps for their players during practice than Georgia.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Rachel Sennott boasted a face full of Marc Jacobs makeup, featuring the brand’s new eyeliner, set to release June 1.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, and Florida also boasted Shaker outposts, mostly shorter-lived than the original ones.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 May 2026
In the 2020s, SEJ boasted more than 1,400 members (journalists and academics) in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as in more than 40 other countries.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Charlotte Diocese, Catholic college report growth Recent headlines have boasted of a jump in people converting to Catholicism post-COVID, particularly younger adults.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Holmes had built a juggernaut — a roster that boasted enviable star power.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Despite finding his way out, Hill boasted about the benefits of being raised in the City of Angels.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boasted
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But in his own memoir, Compton Street Legend, Davis bragged about his involvement with the crime.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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After Mullins was killed, police interviewed a man who said Mullins had bragged to him about killing Watkins, when the two were housed in a Bay Area jail together, authorities said in court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing the destructive device, which contained flammable ethanol and a wick designed to ignite when lighted.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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When Federal Reserve officials convened on March 17-18, just a few weeks after the war broke out, Chair Jerome Powell said any effects on inflation would likely be temporary and could be contained within the energy industry, keeping the door open for at least one rate cut this year.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
7 May 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 9 May. 2026.
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