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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That spot — which boasted a dusty jackalope head on the wall — stood in the shadow of the Mystic River Bascule Bridge, a 1922 marvel that lifts on command to let ships pass.

— Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Standing at 6ft 3in and boasting both Premier League and international pedigree, the 31-year-old Portugal international has the height and physicality to make his mark in front of a defence.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of boast

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So, The Hawk is number one on Netflix in the US and the service is bragging about it.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
But other evidence, including video and text messages of the officer bragging about the shooting, bolstered Martinez’s account and prompted a judge to dismiss the federal charges against her.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of brag

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Mayo, who raced around the court blowing kisses to the WSU fans after Mason’s game-ending 3, finished with 25 points off 3-of-9 3-point shooting.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
The Green Bay Packers endured a highly disappointing 2025 season, finishing 9-8-1 and blowing multiple double-digit leads, including a 21-3 Wild Card advantage against Chicago.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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