as in increasing
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we'll have to supersize our contributions to our retirement fund
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of supersizing
Although a few smaller red states have moved to give the GOP an edge, Virginia would effectively cancel out those gains by supersizing the current 6-5 Democratic edge.
—
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Dakota Johnson is supersizing her ‘70s boho style just in time for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Spiders scare off predators by seemingly supersizing themselves What’s scarier than a spider?
—Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 19 Jan. 2026
And despite attempts to get with the times, like supersizing the burgers, Royal Castle stuck with tradition.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Stefanski suggests choosing a single-serving item, like a frozen yogurt pop, instead of haphazardly scooping from a carton or supersizing your swirl at the fro-yo shop.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Dakota Johnson is supersizing her ‘70s boho style just in time for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Spiders scare off predators by seemingly supersizing themselves What’s scarier than a spider?
—Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 19 Jan. 2026
And despite attempts to get with the times, like supersizing the burgers, Royal Castle stuck with tradition.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Stefanski suggests choosing a single-serving item, like a frozen yogurt pop, instead of haphazardly scooping from a carton or supersizing your swirl at the fro-yo shop.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supersizing
Verb
-
The investigation comes amid increasing federal scrutiny of the amount of money fans are paying to watch sports on television.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
-
Even as Silicon Valley continues to generate extraordinary wealth and innovation, the system supporting that success is under increasing pressure.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Mantello’s production actually frees the play from its own time, expanding its vista.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
-
Murillo said the Mining Arc later became a financial lifeline for the Venezuelan regime as oil revenues collapsed, with gold extraction expanding rapidly under opaque arrangements involving state players and armed groups.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
By building the infrastructure, visibility and global connections that African women filmmakers need to succeed, WIF LA and WIFT Africa are accelerating both cultural diplomacy and an equitable, sustainable industry for generations to come.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
-
The Gulf’s largest sovereign wealth funds more than quadrupled their private credit exposure between 2021 and 2025 — to $80 billion — with investment accelerating over the past two years, according to data from Global SWF.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has said that augmenting the trenches is a priority.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
-
This is all about augmenting its oncology portfolio ahead of top-selling cancer drug Keytruda losing its patent protection in 2028.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The long-standing organization dedicated to boosting Downtown Pittsburgh severed ties last month with its executive director, John Valentine, after an investigation found the organization lacked all financial controls.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
-
The bottom line All said, fibermaxxing is putting the gut-boosting nutrient in the spotlight at long last, and for good reason.—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
College degrees kept multiplying.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
-
The Kremlin’s economic woes are multiplying with its years-long war, which has added to government debt and dampened business investment.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Supersizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supersizing. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
