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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
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
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 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflated
Adjective
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The technology could transform how search-and-rescue robots navigate collapsed mines or disaster sites, where speed and accuracy can make the difference between life and death.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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As the collapsed core of a massive star, a neutron star is a small but incredibly dense object, packing up to three times the mass of our sun into a small volume.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Available pore space is diminished when roots fill it or the soil gets compressed as the soil particles break down over time and pack together.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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The photograph of the plumbing was compressed, along with Max’s prompt, into a vector that captured its most important features.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Buildings there are being emptied and padlocked during the government shutdown, sources said.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Three were sprawling refugee camps near el-Fasher that have emptied as RSF troops advanced, with most people fleeing into el-Fasher or nearby towns.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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For a family of three, the benefit would be reduced by $275.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With some estimates putting wave heights as much as 35 feet, weakened hatch covers would have been vulnerable to such waves.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The years of horrific violence have weakened Sudan, plunging its institutions into chaos and making its population more vulnerable and poorer.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the final week, the crew worked nonstop for sixty hours in a heat wave that parched energy and drained our bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The move came after Strategy shares plunged about 50% from their 2025 peak, erasing much of the premium investors were once willing to pay for its massive bitcoin holdings.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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London — Two top leaders at the BBC resigned on Sunday amid an escalating scandal over impartiality and bias that plunged Britain’s public broadcaster into one of its biggest crises in recent years.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Adopting the Southern view, the Supreme Court issued opinions that severely undermined the legal architecture of Reconstruction.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Adams himself chose not to run in the Democratic primary and initially mounted an independent campaign, but suspended his campaign in late September, saying that media speculation and funds withheld by the city's campaign finance board undermined his ability to fundraise.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Deflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflated. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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