vamped

Definition of vampednext
past tense of vamp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vamped
Verb
  • My sisters teased me about my muffled giggles under the covers in the middle of the night.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The farm is also accepting reservations for private events and has teased a coming lakefront vacation rental.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In Philly, where Moyer arrived as a 43-year-old, his teammates razzed him constantly.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • His signature creations — oversize ribbed cashmere sweaters, coats, white jeans, sarongs with low-slung belts, tanks and liquid floor-length sequin gowns — embody an effortless sophistication, season after season.
    Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Given how cold it’s been across the country lately, this ribbed hat is a no-brainer gift choice for myself.
    Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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 same disaster that flirted with Canada early in the day was sniffing around Team USA on Wednesday.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Oh, and Tools for Humanity is also a crypto purveyor that flirted with, and then ditched, the idea of providing a universal basic income.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Nevertheless, he's repeatedly toyed openly about the idea of running again in 2028.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
  • According to Wolpe, Billie toyed around with the placement of their bush on the terracotta planter in the shape of a woman in a sports bra and ponytail.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • When David Bazzel first approached then-University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles about celebrating the top assistant coach in college football, Broyles said five months was not enough time to put on a first-class banquet.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Beach replenishment projects scheduled last year were put on hold after officials said federal funding was not available for beach nourishment projects.
    Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Vamped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vamped. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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