vamped

past tense of vamp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vamped
Verb
  • Fillion has already played Guy in previous DC Universe projects, including Superman and season 2 of Peacemaker, and teased that his character’s signature confidence wanes in Lanterns.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Sorvino previously teased the sequel back in 2024, explaining that the original writer, Robin Schiff, was finalizing the script at the time.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Then someone razzed Michael Soroka, the right-handed pitcher from Calgary, and everyone laughed.
    Devon Henderson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
  • In Philly, where Moyer arrived as a 43-year-old, his teammates razzed him constantly.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Mussel shells can be smooth or ribbed with concentric ridges.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Its vintage ribbed texture and matching glass tray impart a homey but modern feel to any kitchen.
    Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Naturally, Kelly gets kidded about that as well.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
  • When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.
    Will Leitch, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The president has repeatedly flirted with broadening the assault, hoping yet another round of bombardment might force Iran to yield.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Walsh flirted with the 50-meter butterfly world record and took gold, with Douglass finishing in silver position.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The pair even toyed around with the idea of a potential collaboration.
    Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Four years later — after the Broncos had toyed unsuccessfully with finding his replacement — Morton teamed with a new coach, his former Cowboys teammate Dan Reeves.
    Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • Third-quarter duel Clark and Bueckers put on a show in the third quarter, helping their teams emerge from a sluggish first half.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • While Belden’s former home is Victorian style, in the late 1950s a wing was put on that is modernism.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Meek lives with her dad, Smooch (Will Cobbs), a former Black Panther who now runs a roller rink, and her not-to-be-trifled-with grandma, Puddin (Lizan Mitchell).
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Vamped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vamped. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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