brags 1 of 2

plural of brag

brags

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of brag

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of brags
Noun
The entertainment industry is no stranger to individuals who espouse contested stories about screen hits, but the producers of Legacy of Lies have grown tired of his brags. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025 Like any good barbecue IRL, the chat is mostly meat pics, cooking tips (with a dose of half-brags) and occasional smack talk. Farhan Mustafa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 Share real results without the humble brags. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
While Newsom brags incessantly about the state and its achievements, its chronic problems, such as a high level of homelessness, are obvious to anyone. Dan Walters, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brags
Verb
  • Salmon also plays a massive role in this very special week, as Katmai National Park boasts one of the world's healthiest sockeye salmon runs.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Full of—but not limited to—traditional craft supplies, Michaels is a one-stop shop for all of your DIY needs but also boasts stylish home decor, useful organization solutions, and so much more.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Leaf Blowers Leaf blowers come in backpack or handheld models, and can be powered by gas, electricity, or batteries.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Three electric blowers inflate the bellows.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Brags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brags. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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