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1
as in hulking
of a size greater than average of its kind
she likes to make dramatic appearances wearing her trademark outsize sunglasses
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as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
I'm tired of having to deal with so many outsize egos at the office
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Recent Examples of outsize
Only within the last generation has the field embraced the reality that humans have an outsize influence on the natural world.
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Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Here are a few of the stocks that might see outsized moves.
—Nick Wells,liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
One role that did have an outsized onscreen presence was the President of the United States.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
High water costs in the San Diego region are driven by the water authority’s outsized infrastructure, which was overbuilt to meet population growth and water demands that didn’t pan out as conservation efforts improved.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
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Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Here are a few of the stocks that might see outsized moves.
—Nick Wells,liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
One role that did have an outsized onscreen presence was the President of the United States.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
High water costs in the San Diego region are driven by the water authority’s outsized infrastructure, which was overbuilt to meet population growth and water demands that didn’t pan out as conservation efforts improved.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
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Dozens of start-ups are working on a new generation of smaller reactors meant to be cheaper than the hulking plants of old.—
Brad Plumer,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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Next up is Royd (Tanoai Reed), a hulking tech guy with a chill bro Samoan vibe.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Suarez blames too many New Yorkers moving in for the inflated real-estate prices.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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In high-cost coastal cities, higher incomes tend to offset the inflated prices.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Single guests were too busy gawking at the handsome emergency responders to process the severity of the situation.—
Maggie Macintosh,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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At a tour of a member’s garden, another attendee commented on a handsome, silvery Sansevieria growing there.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Reports of Brigitte Bardot's death have been greatly exaggerated — and the French actress isn't happy about it.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Aknvas also chose a light and bright wash for mini dresses, with exaggerated ruffles and lacing details.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Jays still face a considerable challenge in this Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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After considerable time, referee Cal McNeill announced that the ruling on the field — even though there had not been any indication of one — was that the ball indeed hit a Nevada player and was recovered by the Broncos.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
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There are also several large time skips as the play picks up speed and focuses less on the group in favor of exploring Lizzie’s mother and their family in its second act.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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In this pact, China agreed to make large agricultural and energy purchases and strengthen commitments to protect intellectual property and technology.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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McRae’s influence has also sparked interest in oversized jerseys, baggy jeans, leopard print and ballet sneakers.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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Baggy jeans, like this wide-leg pair from Amazon, were a popular choice, intentionally styled with button-down shirts, oversized sweaters, or a boxy top and a cropped jacket.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Athena, who was born in April, is a shepsky mix, half husky and half German shepherd.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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One of Lipa’s most significant attributes is the husky tone of her mezzo-soprano, lending a gritty roughness to her songs’ pop polish.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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