vapors

verb

present tense third-person singular of vapor
as in boasts
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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  1. boasts
  2. brags
  3. blows
Verb
  • As mentioned, this tiny house boasts a downstairs bedroom, which is unusual for such a small tiny house of this style.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
  • In East of Eden‘s stellar reviews (the limited series boasts an 85 percent freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes), Pugh in particular is praised for her performance.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of boasts
Verb
  • Toni brags to anyone in earshot about his family’s roots in Naples.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Visit Jacksonville brags that the food diversity the city boasts is a result of the presence of Camp Lejeune, which brings in people from all over the country, and the world.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of brags
Verb
  • Policymakers' ignorance of oil market mechanics becomes clear only when geopolitics enters the picture and blows it all to hell, either figuratively or literally.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The exhaust port blows to the rear to allow for quick cleaning of leaves and grass clippings.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of blows
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“Vapors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vapors. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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