as in increasing
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 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.
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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
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In the study, which analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health collected between 2021 and 2024, researchers say that despite numerous state-level bans on kratom across the nation, its use is at an all-time high and is increasing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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These whales face increasing threats from climate change and human activity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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Layne’s group has pushed county leaders to fund a continuous drug addiction treatment program, expanding access for those who need it both during and after incarceration.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Episode 2 continues that methodology, pairing globally influential artists with scientific inquiry, while expanding the scope of both the artistry and the research.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Australia is accelerating efforts to protect frontline troops from the growing threat of small drones, awarding a contract to defense technology firm OpenWorks under the Australian Defence Force’s Land 156 counter-drone program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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ReelShort is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion with a new strategic partnership with Philippine telecommunications giant Globe, even as founder and CEO Joey Jia says the future of the company extends far beyond microdramas.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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But its plenty capable of managing or augmenting administrative work.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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With Ethan Hawke's newbie simmering against the go-for-broke finesse of Denzel Washington's very bad, no-good officer, Training Day revels in tension, with washes of blue and green augmenting scenes where Hawke is bullied into getting high.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Here are six brain-boosting hobbies that are backed by science.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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Why mood boosting perfume matters now The trend sits at the crossroads of wellness, neuroscience and beauty.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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The program would provide up to $200,000 in matching funds for aldermanic races, multiplying a $25 contribution into $325.—
Matt Martin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The golden mussel is tiny but mighty, multiplying fast and nearly impossible to get rid of.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Supersizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supersizing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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