as in giant
unusually large
a supersize truck with an impressive towing capacity
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we'll have to supersize our contributions to our retirement fund
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Recent Examples of supersize
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025
Irene Kim, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Originally planned for six live episodes on Sky in the UK, the decision has now been made to supersize with another two 75-minute shows.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The supersize 50th-anniversary edition of the deadly Hunger Games, also known as the second Quarter Quell, has 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy competing as one of 48 tributes.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025
Verb
The tradition of supers becoming supersized as sculptures, portraits, and paintings is long and storied.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Originally planned for six live episodes on Sky in the UK, the decision has now been made to supersize with another two 75-minute shows.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supersize
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The University of Kansas marching band played the Algerian national anthem and Lawrence artist Stan Herd created a giant flag of the North African nation, made out of organic materials, to display on the school grounds.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Texas restaurants are a big winner from the FIFA World Cup, as visitors fill social media with dozens of photos of giant barbecue platters, tall frozen margaritas and anything from Buc-ees.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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Baird added that interest in luxury homes has increased recently among SpaceX's mid-30s to early-40s employee base, according to California real estate agents.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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That would deal a huge blow to a state that relies on its top 1% of earners for nearly half its personal income tax revenue.—
Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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So my whole upbringing was hiding and carrying this huge weight and secret.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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Ulbrich envisions Walker expanding his leadership role on the defense as well with Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata no longer in the building.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The backstory What started as a private project, owned by former TAP Air pilot Gonçalo Pessoa and wife Patrícia Trigo, has expanded over the years to become arguably the most talked about resort in Portugal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Miami knows a variety of sports on a gigantic scale more than most big cities.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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And two, the logo is ugly and gigantic.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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The measure’s failure could worsen the financial outlook for both the city and school district, which viewed Measure V as a way to boost funding and avoid disruptive budget cuts.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Collagen-boosting peptides work over time to plump and smooth the appearance of wrinkles, hyaluronic acid hydrates and softens, and a protective cocktail of vitamins A, C, and E shields skin from daily environmental aggressors.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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The assessment, which was based on disruptions, incidents, and violent extremist propaganda, says the potentially enormous crowds make the parade a high priority for lone wolf attackers, the official said.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The mega monsoons, vast deserts, volcanic eruptions, and enormous terrestrial animals and marine life of the turbulent Permian Period feature prominently, as the Earth reaches the brink of ecological collapse.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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The left-hander had a loose body removed from his elbow in an innovative surgical procedure on May 6 that accelerated his return.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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In 2026, many believed the war might accelerate regime change.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Supersize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supersize. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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