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verb

present tense third-person singular of boast

as in brags

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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as in contains

to have within the hotel boasts nearly 50 rooms

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boasts

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noun

plural of boast

as in treasures

an asset that brings praise or renown the school's boast was a winning football team

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Former child advocacy organization CEO Aly Richards boasts endorsements from former Democratic Govs. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Alaturca House boasts stacks of shelves stocked full of traditional Turkish rugs, whilst Karadeniz Antik is known for their collection of statues, and Samdan Antique has an impressive selection of midcentury furniture. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 For reference, the KZ200 can hit a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h), and boasts a range of 60 miles (100 km); the KZ400 covers 112 miles (180 km) on a full charge. — New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026 The school boasts that 98% of its class of 2025 were working, continuing their education or involved in volunteer or service programs within six months of graduation. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 Makhachev, 32, boasts a 28-1 record, having previously held the lightweight title with a record four defenses before moving up to welterweight and claiming that belt in November 2025. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Sagittarius boasts the most possible birthstones of any star sign, with five in total. — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Yes, Marvel Studios now boasts the four largest openings of all time at the domestic box office. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026 However, Denmark is the same size and has two automatic relegation places, yet boasts more than double the homegrown under-20 minutes. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Noun

There are few places where contradictions between the president's boasts and the economic reality of his tariffs are more likely to collide ahead of November's midterm elections than in battleground Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 There are few places where contradictions between the president’s boasts and the economic reality of his tariffs are more likely to collide ahead of November’s midterm elections than in battleground Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday. — Jacqueline Ganun, Fortune, 30 July 2026 The canyon's rim offers stunning panoramas for miles and miles, while the inner corridor boasts multicolored rock layers carved by the Colorado River. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 The Trumpian superlative tic took his boasts well beyond the general. — Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PlayStation 5 Deal The SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PS5 boasts read speeds of up to 1,000MB per second, which ensures quick transfer between the external SSD and your console's internal storage. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026 In opening statements last month, Deputy District Attorney Brad Ng said several men, including Smiley Martin, had made boasts earlier that evening in videos recorded on Marconi Avenue that helped fuel the confrontation between rival groups. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026 The 6-foot-4, 200-pounder boasts speed, elite length, a wide catch radius and field-stretching ability. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 Its leaders are also in a weaker position than their boasts of victory would suggest. — Marc Champion, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026

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For decades that math was simply the cost of doing business in industries nobody brags about owning.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Kiffin sounds like the employee who left Applebee’s for Chili’s and then brags about the international cuisine.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026

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Kash explains that turmeric contains a specific type of polyphenol called curcumin, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties (and is what gives the spice its bright yellow color).

— Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
The Tampico-Misantla basin contains 20 Tcf of unconventional gas, which may not be critical to supply Mexico.

— Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of contains

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New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
Louisiana Located along Baton Rouge's eclectic Government Street corridor, Circa 1857 and The Pink Elephant are must-stops for travelers who love uncovering one-of-a-kind treasures with a story.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of treasures

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Chan Gin Kai, founder and CEO of Silver Media Group, said Asia holds some of the richest histories, cultures and mythologies in the world, but many of these stories remain little known outside their home countries.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Craig represents the state's Second Congressional District and holds a significant cash advantage in the race.

— Aki Nace, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of holds

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No, no, Moss opted for carting around a luxurious black Hermès Birkin bag, complete with gold hardware (to match the jewels, of course).

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewels

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Many of the original features have been preserved, including two magnificent fireplaces with bread ovens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Regardless, work will continue on the underground security features of the ballroom project while construction of the main building is battled over in court.

— Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of features

Noun

She was accepted into Stanford University’s doctoral program after graduating with honors from Bryn Mawr College, but stumbled into a long career as a newswoman.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
The former Alabama and Michigan transfer was named to the Maxwell Award preseason watchlist Monday and earned preseason All-ACC first-team honors.

— Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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