VAPOR Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

vapor

verb

Definition of vapor

as in to boast

to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess a faded Southern belle tiresomely vaporing about all the handsome beaux she had in her long-ago youth

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Recent Examples of vapor Scorching flames turn it to vapor and keep heating that steam to more than 400 degrees Fahrenheit before sending it out around Manhattan. — Patrick McGeehan, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024 Volatility, even if reduced in new products, means droplets can go from liquid to vapor and travel on the wind, even after spraying. — The Arizona Republic, 10 Feb. 2024 This gradually increases the amount of vapor produced as the system absorbs heat and converts liquid to vapor. — Issam Mudawar, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2023 The other challenge was the presence of both liquid and vapor the refrigeration cycle. — IEEE Spectrum, 10 June 2021 See All Example Sentences for vapor

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Khan can also boast a string of new commitments from high-profile global tenants.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The new residences are located in Huixquilucan, and boast views of a golf course, other greenery and the Mexico City skyline.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of boast

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Smigel and Wendt bragged about how great Chicago is compared to Kansas City and compared crime rates.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
The director had rather surprisingly bragged that the film features around 50 jump scares, which works out to around one every two minutes.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of brag

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This inspires Other Mommy to gruesomely kill Frank in front of Bela, including blowing his head up in an outrageous explosion of blood.

— William Earl, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
In Chicago, the city is on track to blow past the $252 million spent last year to resolve police lawsuits, mostly involving plaintiffs who went to prison based on faulty evidence, according to local news reports.

— Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of blow

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Designed to be used, displayed, combined and gifted, the pieces blend everyday function with Ginori’s refined aesthetic, colorful palette and touches of gold.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
In this photo illustration, the cryptocurrency electronic cash Bitcoin (BTC, BCH) logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an Artificial intelligence (AI) chip and symbol in the background.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

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