vapor

verb

Definition of vapornext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vapor
  1. boast
  2. brag
  3. blow
  4. display
Verb
  • The company boasts short wait times, one-on-one time with physicians and large, private rooms with baths and televisions, and catered meals, according to prior Statesman reporting.
    — Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
  • Tom Burrows Crystal Palace As well as their FA Cup and UEFA Conference League titles in the past two seasons, Palace now boast a World Cup winner in Yeremy Pino.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of boast
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  • 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
  • Jason bragged about using emotional manipulation over his dead mother to trick Angela.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Definition of brag
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  • The night quickly blew open from there, a 10-7 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies that was uglier than the final score and further sank Sheehan’s season.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • As the final seconds ticked down on Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win over a valiant Argentina and the referee blew his whistle, one could be forgiven for their mind once again slipping to memories of La Roja’s maiden World Cup victory.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of blow
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  • Various jerseys from throughout his athletic career were displayed in frames on either side of the casket, including his football jerseys from Ocean Springs High School and Mississippi Community College in Summit, Miss.
    — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • In her first-round loss, Williams displayed powerful serves while her daughters Olympia and Adira Ohanian looked on.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of display

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“Vapor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vapor. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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