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as in compressed
to become smaller in size or volume due to loss of contents
We kept her birthday decorations up until the balloons started deflating.
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as in emptied
to make smaller in size or volume by removing the contents
Please deflate the air mattress and fold it up before you leave.
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as in reduced
to make or become lower in amount or value
The excess supply deflated prices. The company's stock has deflated.
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as in weakened
to cause to lose force or effectiveness
Her cutting remark deflated his ego. The lawsuit deflated their hopes for a quick resolution.
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Recent Examples of deflated
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Brady himself was caught throwing deflated footballs.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
There was even a deflated version of his first look, where the material turned into an embroidery-like flurry.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025
While the finest roster in Panthers history ended the season deflated, the team would go on to win the Brit Bowl in 1996.
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Deputies put down spikes ahead of the car, which deflated some of its tires, sheriff’s office spokesman Adam Linhardt said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
As the visiting Minnesota Lynx celebrated a comeback victory for the ages to advance to the playoff semifinals, the Italian sharpshooter lay on the ground with her hands over her head – deflated, defeated and in shock that the Valkyries’ season ended right then and there.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Anyone else feeling seriously deflated by this outcome?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Authorities claim Abraham Shafi, once CEO of startup IRL, greatly deflated the amount the company was spending on marketing and PR.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
While, mathematically, that doesn’t seem like much, the fact that this index has deflated for four months in a row is significant.
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Mini stability trainers are also great for exercisers on the go—when deflated, the Pods should fit easily into your gym bag, duffel, or carry-on.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
While driving on deflated tires, Moore lost control of his vehicle, swerved into the westbound lanes and collided with a Lexus RX350 SUV, according to a news release from the State Patrol.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Brady himself was caught throwing deflated footballs.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
There was even a deflated version of his first look, where the material turned into an embroidery-like flurry.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
His images show sea stars that look deflated.
—JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025
While the finest roster in Panthers history ended the season deflated, the team would go on to win the Brit Bowl in 1996.
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Deputies put down spikes ahead of the car, which deflated some of its tires, sheriff’s office spokesman Adam Linhardt said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
As the visiting Minnesota Lynx celebrated a comeback victory for the ages to advance to the playoff semifinals, the Italian sharpshooter lay on the ground with her hands over her head – deflated, defeated and in shock that the Valkyries’ season ended right then and there.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Anyone else feeling seriously deflated by this outcome?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Authorities claim Abraham Shafi, once CEO of startup IRL, greatly deflated the amount the company was spending on marketing and PR.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
While, mathematically, that doesn’t seem like much, the fact that this index has deflated for four months in a row is significant.
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Mini stability trainers are also great for exercisers on the go—when deflated, the Pods should fit easily into your gym bag, duffel, or carry-on.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflated
Verb
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That night the telegraph network near London collapsed while an aurora lit up the sky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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After leading 18-14 at halftime, the Tigers collapsed in the second half, getting outscored 21-0 in the third quarter and 28-7 overall after the break, ultimately falling 49-25 — a loss that will likely knock them out of the AP Top 25 rankings.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mop buckets not emptied after use.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some residents frantically emptied out their places, not knowing their next move.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, the NFL suspended Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, who missed four games after his initial six-game suspension was reduced, for placing a bet on a non-NFL game from an NFL facility.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, Deadline reported that Grey's Anatomy had reduced the minimum guarantees for series regulars from 18 episodes per season to 14 during its 2024-25 season.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After accounting for lifestyle variables like exercise, the effects weakened a bit as, for example, more active people tend to spend more time outdoors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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San Francisco artificial intelligence giant OpenAI weakened its chatbots’ anti-suicide protections in the run-up to the death of teenager Adam Raine, according to new claims in a lawsuit by the boy’s parents.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even when compressed up to 20 times, the accuracy is still about 60%.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The events that unfold are compressed, both in time and in space, and the pressure is enormous.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jonny Barber’s colorful Colfax Museum archive finally has a permanent home after years of challenges that have drained its founder’s resources, including floods and a fire that nearly destroyed its former building.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These rockets were the first to be reusable and plunged the cost of a launch from ten thousand dollars or more per kilogram to around one or two thousand dollars per kilogram.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Quaid plunged back into parenthood in 2007 at age 53, welcoming twins Thomas and Grace in 2007 with now-ex-wife Kimberly Buffington.—
Anya Leon,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Congressional Democrats said Nixon undermined the White House’s heritage to suit his media strategy with the $574,000 project, according to the historical association.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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In addition to being hampered by a complex and deadly security landscape, Haiti’s ruling transition has also been dogged by corruption allegations, which have undermined its efforts to return the country to constitutional order.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Deflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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