as in boasted
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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The world’s soccer governing body first boasted about Lionel Messi’s hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026 -
The Bobcats boasted entertaining players over the years, like high-flying All-Star Gerald Wallace and savvy point guard Raymond Felton, but failed to make the playoffs until Jordan became the majority owner in 2010.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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In addition to being a great student, Maddie is a skilled softball player, which her mom Jamie Lynn bragged about in May 2022.—
Sydni Ellis,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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But their website bragged about Mother’s Day brunch.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Vapored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vapored. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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