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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
Mark Critchley, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Some baristas may feel deflated watching Starbucks employees notch union victories without ratified contracts to show for it.
—Bryce Covert, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025
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
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Spurs definitely deflated that invincibility Oklahoma City was sporting.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Trump’s re-election last year momentarily deflated Democrats.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
In her Who What Wear cover story, Seyfried spoke freely about her exclusively Botox routine, while Sweeney recently deflated rumors about her cosmetic enhancement journey.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Production has cratered on the West Coast as the streaming bubble has deflated and Hollywood the industry has deserted Hollywood the place for cheaper locales in the South and overseas.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2025
But despite those regular visits, Davila says this is the first time the vessel’s protective dome has ever been deflated, making the moment exceptionally rare.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2025
In the parade's early days, the balloons weren't deflated once their march down 6th Avenue was completed.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
As Goddard is hollowed from within, center scientists and engineers like Wendy and Peter can't help but feel deflated.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Amorim looked deflated, downbeat.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Some baristas may feel deflated watching Starbucks employees notch union victories without ratified contracts to show for it.
—Bryce Covert, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
As the pursuit approached South Huron River Drive, another deputy set up stop sticks that deflated multiple tires on the suspect's vehicles.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Spurs definitely deflated that invincibility Oklahoma City was sporting.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Trump’s re-election last year momentarily deflated Democrats.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
In her Who What Wear cover story, Seyfried spoke freely about her exclusively Botox routine, while Sweeney recently deflated rumors about her cosmetic enhancement journey.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Production has cratered on the West Coast as the streaming bubble has deflated and Hollywood the industry has deserted Hollywood the place for cheaper locales in the South and overseas.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2025
But despite those regular visits, Davila says this is the first time the vessel’s protective dome has ever been deflated, making the moment exceptionally rare.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2025
In the parade's early days, the balloons weren't deflated once their march down 6th Avenue was completed.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
As Goddard is hollowed from within, center scientists and engineers like Wendy and Peter can't help but feel deflated.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflated
Adjective
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The Los Angeles County Fire Department on Wednesday rescued three people who were trapped under a collapsed retaining wall in Lennox.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the future, these miniature flying machines could navigate collapsed buildings after earthquakes and help locate survivors in places larger robots cannot reach.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Las Vegas has compressed a short stretch of the Strip into a luxury gauntlet that’ll wreck your step count and your credit limit in the same afternoon.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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Right now, with silver at elevated levels, premiums have compressed somewhat as a percentage of total price compared to when silver was trading at $20 or $30 per ounce.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Museums and ancient palaces in Darfur and El Geneina were destroyed or emptied.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Red Wings bench emptied onto the ice to celebrate with Kane after the goal.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The defendants' sentences were reduced because they were abused by the victims, in accordance with the New York Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act, legislation that Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney criticized.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The report points out that keyboards and computers reduced the need for handwriting, and calculators automated basic math.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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The influence of the Iranian regime has also been substantially weakened compared to previous periods of unrest, in the wake of Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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More than 500 people are reported to have died as the regime — weakened by sanctions, economic stagnation, and recent attacks by the US and Israel — moved against the demonstrations, the most serious threat against the authorities in years.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even hospital appointments were overwhelming, with bright lights leaving her drained and overstimulated.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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This vast gulf between us, not just as Americans but as human beings, has drained me of hope.—
Bao Phi,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Erdoğan changed course in 2023 and brought in new central-bank leadership who jacked interest rates to nearly 50 percent and plunged the country into a recession in a desperate effort to restore credibility.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Shares have plunged more than 20% over the course of those two days.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Union leaders are harassed and arrested, workplaces remain perilous, and bargaining is undermined by intimidation and retaliation.—
Tharo Khun,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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Among them were her dissatisfaction with celebrity culture, her sense that her dignity was being undermined by the media — and, crucially, a gesture toward Cydney Bernard, whom Foster thanked by name and identified as her ex-partner and co-parent.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Deflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflated. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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