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
Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
The design also did away with conventional fashion plates, so the superstructure has no structural pillars, increasing its flow and supersizing the sea views from just about anywhere on board.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
If anything, our lust for fast food now seems supersized.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2025
RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars is going supersized, with not only more queens than ever before, but also a lot more rules.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The third season’s final episode was supersized and ran for 87 minutes to satisfy viewers.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
The design also did away with conventional fashion plates, so the superstructure has no structural pillars, increasing its flow and supersizing the sea views from just about anywhere on board.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
If anything, our lust for fast food now seems supersized.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2025
RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars is going supersized, with not only more queens than ever before, but also a lot more rules.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supersize
Adjective
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The characters generally have stubby limbs, oversized heads, and eyes that are either very small or very large, but always with giant, solid black irises in the middle.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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Inspired by Napoleon’s habit of using toy soldiers to plot his military battles, the designer dotted the entrance with giant cutouts with gold outlines, and shrouded the floor in smoke.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The gap between the top 75th percentile and the bottom 25th percentile performers increased by 1.5 times in Q1 2025 compared to a year earlier, with market leaders continuing to charge ahead while the bottom 20% to 30% of the sector continued to report a reduction in growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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Ratcliffe has since increased his stake to nearly 30 per cent after spending a further $300m on new shares.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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To lose one legend before a huge Test series could be put down to misfortune, but losing two looked anything but careless for India at Headingley, where two of the younger faces of their batting lineup stepped comfortably into the shoes of giants.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Three seasons in, The Gilded Age has barely explored its huge cast of servant characters.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 June 2025
Verb
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However, as has been the case with other annual shopping events, retailers expanded the promotional period to start May 13, a week earlier than in 2024, before ending June 18.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Last year, his position expanded to include chief franchise officer.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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The reluctance to do so earlier has converted a modest problem into a gigantic problem.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In an industrial park in North Nampa, about two miles off of Interstate 84, the company is putting the finishing touches on a 172,000-square-foot plant that will manufacture gigantic generator enclosures, a crucial but not-so-glamorous piece of a data center’s backup-power system.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2025
Verb
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However, analysts appear divided on whether the fees Reddit receives from Google and advertisers will be sufficient to boost its stock, reported Investor's Business Daily.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Despite the Knicks’ prominence, the Nets could forge a promising future if Marks capitalizes on their assets, boosting Brooklyn’s appeal to stars.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Smith opened as an enormous favorite at -1600, while Price was +900.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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As Russia has demonstrated in its war in Ukraine, the country that controls global navigation systems and can disarm the satellites of its adversaries will have enormous military advantages.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Verb
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This can accelerate aging and increase the risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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India’s space ambitions have accelerated under Modi, who was elected to a third term last June and has tried to assert India’s place on the global stage.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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“Supersize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supersize. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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