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adjective

ˈsü-pər-ˌsīzd How to pronounce supersized (audio)
Definition of supersizednext
as in giant
unusually large a ship too supersized to fit through the Panama Canal

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supersized

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verb

past tense of supersize
as in increased
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 supersized
Adjective
In this iteration of the show, the veneers are whiter, the tans are faker, and the McMansions are even more supersized; plus, Jason says bye-bye to Brett and serves as the sole Oppenheim brother on set. — Judy Berman, TIME, 28 June 2024 Last night, the setting’s namesake pool was decorated with a towering sculpture in the form of a pair of supersized, rotating silver jeans. — Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2023
Verb
In late September, close to 100 residents flocked to the Aviva Ballroom at Pier Sixty-Six for the second of three meetings hosted by the Tavistock team, complete with hot coffee and supersized chocolate chip cookies. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026 The Bayswater bag also featured, in its original form, in new colors, or supersized in croc-effect black leather (with a coat to match). — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 This supersized chicken Parmesan topped with marinara, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft was supersized, going four full rounds and 135 picks. — Keith Law, New York Times, 12 July 2026 New flagpoles fly supersized American flags on the North and South lawns. — Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 Johnsen also addressed SpaceX’s massive capital expenditure, supersized by the recent February acquisition of xAI. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026 Doc, which last year received a supersized by today’s standards 22-episode second-season pickup, is headed for another sizable 2026-2027 order with a solid Season 2 showing. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026 This supersized ooey, gooey raspberry molten chocolate cake is rich and chocolatey. — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supersized
  1. giant
  2. increased
  3. gigantic
  4. expanded
  5. huge
  6. augmented
  7. enormous
  8. accelerated
Adjective
  • By sunset, everyone gathers on the beach to watch the last kiters streak across the water as what looks like a giant ball of fire slips into the ocean.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Menu favorites like vodka rigatoni appear alongside new dishes including a giant carbonara raviolo and lobster spaghetti fra diavolo.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of giant
Verb
  • The financial complexity has increased, and adequate preparation needs to increase with it.
    — Adam Frank, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The areas that increased in temperature faster over time also had more of the red-orange bees.
    — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of increased
Adjective
  • The gigantic sculptures, though sedentary, have been on tour.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment also got it right with Star Wars Outlaws, but that ambitious open-world title — hardly a fresh pitch nowadays — also faced high sales expectations due to an inevitably gigantic production budget.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of gigantic
Verb
  • As Greenwood expanded, sections K, T and 3 in the northern portion of the cemetery became the final resting places for generations of Black Orlandoans, including veterans who had bravely served their country.
    — Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Political Condemnation Widens Condemnation has expanded beyond the officials who spoke out earlier in the week.
    — Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of expanded
Adjective
  • Perhaps never before in midterm contests has the electorate waved such a huge middle finger at a president and his craven enablers, otherwise known as Republicans.
    — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Alaska could be transformed into a major data center hub following a new assessment of natural gas resources in the region which appear big enough to power huge advanced computing and AI sites.
    — Oliver Trapnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of huge
Verb
  • The original tracklist is augmented by a full recording of the band’s 1977 show at Oakland Coliseum Arena, filmed by teen bootlegger Reinhard Hohlwein.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • According to master distiller Ross Cornelissen, the point of this release is to show how the Sweet Wheat flavor profile can be augmented with a much higher level of alcohol.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of augmented
Adjective
  • And that’s where the technology’s enormous energy density of 3,505 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) figure comes from.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Everything felt generous, from the space surrounding the enormous bed to the walk-in wardrobe and the standalone bathtub.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of enormous
Verb
  • Yet Saudi analysts have accelerated calls for a diversification of military supply chains and even nuclear energy endeavors amid doubts toward Washington's security commitments.
    — Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Challenges to books have accelerated, according to the American Library Association.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of accelerated

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“Supersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supersized. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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