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as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
a bloated sense of his own importance
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as in swollen
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure
a bloated stomach
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Recent Examples of bloated
Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Many of these cuts were necessary to rein in a bloated, inefficient and spendthrift state.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Miami’s offseason was loaded with bloated contracts for the role players who turned around their season, and the result was two years of mediocrity and a slog of digging their way out.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
At the same time, bloated lists containing countless old and new items can be a source of anxiety.
—Michael Timmes, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The possibility of a government shutdown has opened up once again after a Republican revolt over a bloated continuing resolution.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Many of these cuts were necessary to rein in a bloated, inefficient and spendthrift state.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Miami’s offseason was loaded with bloated contracts for the role players who turned around their season, and the result was two years of mediocrity and a slog of digging their way out.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
At the same time, bloated lists containing countless old and new items can be a source of anxiety.
—Michael Timmes, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloated
Adjective
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Borrowers have been defrauded through tactics such as providing inflated job placement numbers or deceptive recruiting tactics.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2025
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This year’s increase would compare with a 0.4% rise in 2024 following drops of 7% and nearly 15% in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from inflated prices during the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2025
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The reports of Andrews’ 2024 demise were greatly exaggerated.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2025
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However, the study cautions that claims of enhanced accuracy through advanced computational methods are often exaggerated.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
9 Jan. 2025
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The results, which are beautifully austere, flooded by sunlight but somehow cold, infuriate Van Buren, played with a masculine bluster by Guy Pearce, who sounds as if his idea of the Breakfast of Champions was a bowl of ground glass drowned in whole milk.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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With over 826,000 views, the comments section was flooded with laughter and praise for the husband's unflappable demeanor.—
Daniella Gray,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Abraham was alone, drenched in white and walking, as small shudders passed through his body.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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You're just drenched in sweat under all your fur coats.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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Those tributes turned into processions in which the youth aired their grievances — and were eventually squashed by police tear gas.—
Tavares Cebola,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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After leading some of his fellow players in an uprising against the games, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) sees his rebellion instantly squashed.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
28 Dec. 2024
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A day after Gary Sanchez struck out with the bases loaded in the first inning of an ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, Gil called in to contend Yankees manager Aaron Boone should have pinch hit for the catcher.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Considering how loaded the West is, adding Butler to the mix could be the difference between being truly competitive or seeing another early playoff exit.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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His social media is filled with rocket ship emojis and images of him as a sort of religious icon for the church of Bitcoin.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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According to those in the industry, there is little oversight for the demolition of homes filled with dangerous building materials.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Bloated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloated. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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