engorged

Definition of engorgednext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of engorged That’s the key point here, as Mafty is an organization that’s aimed at severing the heads of the Federation from their engorged bodies. Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engorged
Adjective
  • And for many people, that overcrowded, overstuffed feeling the home can take on during the holidays thanks to all those decorations, presents and food platters, gives way to a burst of get rid of it all!
    Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2026
  • By using overstuffed furniture, this formal living room feels more relaxed.
    Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • For those who aren't fans of thin crust pizza, Mama Cozzi also makes stuffed and rising crust versions, a deli take-and-bake pie, and a French bread pizza.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Quinata collects stuffed animals throughout the year and distributes them at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center and Ronald McDonald House in San Diego.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Natural languages such as English are replete with semantic ambiguity.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Gensler is looking into implementing writing rooms — replete with pens and paper.
    Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026

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“Engorged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engorged. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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