vamped

past tense of vamp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vamped
Verb
  • The announcement was made during a special episode of Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, which previously teased the shakeup in an Instagram post the night prior.
    Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Of all the elements of their final fight teased in the show’s opening sequence, only the pool and the bloodied heel are of consequence.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • It’s ribbed for an extra cozy touch and has a flattering empire waist that will pair nicely with fall-friendly boots—either ankle or knee length.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
  • This Quince cashmere sweater features ribbed cuffs and is crafted from 100 percent Mongolian cashmere, which is designed to resist pilling, feels soft to the touch, and is sustainably sourced.
    Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Koufax had flirted with pitching greatness.
    Steve Futterman, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The company flirted with bankruptcy.
    Kyle Westaway, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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
  • Both involve a lethal contest put on for spectacle to exploit the poor.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The meeting was ultimately canceled due to a lack of quorum, and one of Suarez’s legacy projects — the Miami Marine Stadium redevelopment — was indefinitely put on hold due to concerns about the company the city had selected.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Vamped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vamped. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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