How to Use deflate in a Sentence

deflate

verb

• The birthday balloons deflated after a few days.
• Deflated prices mean that farmers are getting less for their products.
• He has worked to deflate popular myths about investing.
• The harsh criticism left him utterly deflated.
• Critics say there are too many ways for the recall effort to turn into a deflating failure.
  — The Bend Bulletin, oregonlive.com, 25 July 2019
• My hopes were quickly deflated when the person behind the desk told me that Montgomery didn’t want to talk.
  — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2019
• At their best, the A’s deflate their opposition in a variety of ways.
  — Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2019
• Hopes for a seasonal sports dome in Lakeville may deflate if the school district doesn’t see it as an priority.
  — Deanna Weniger, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2019
• Officers deployed stop sticks, deflating the tires of several vehicles, but they were not pursued.
  — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2024
• In contrast, Converse's revenues have continued to deflate and there has been executive turnover.
  — Kate Bowers, Fortune, 30 July 2019
• Gustavo Bou hammered a shot into the left corner from the top of the box five minutes later to further deflate the Lions.
  — Julia Poe, Pro Soccer USA, 5 Aug. 2019
• For much of the year, Pelosi has taken on the task of slowly letting the air out of the impeachment balloon without overly deflating her party’s activist base.
  — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2019
• The arrival of smartphones deflated the PC market that powered the company’s business.
  — Tom Simonite, WIRED, 25 July 2019
• That’s because the balance between supply and demand has tilted toward supply, a dynamic that typically deflates oil prices.
  — Samuel Burke, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
• Foam pads for backpacking have largely been replaced by inflatable mattresses, but lightweight foam versions are still available for those who just want to roll up a pad and go without having to deflate their sleeping quarters.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 29 July 2019
• Rather than deflate the Bears, the dunk seemed to inspire them.
  — New York Times, 27 Mar. 2021
• Egg yolk can deflate the meringue, so be sure not to let any get in the bowl.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2022
• Punch down the dough to deflate, then use two forks to fold the dough in and create a rough ball.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Apr. 2023
• Alaska said the tires are designed to deflate from the heat buildup from the abrupt stop.
  — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2024
• Once the lanes were closed the balloon was deflated and pick-up.
  — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2023
• Help deflate bags with this La Roche-Posay retinol eye cream.
  — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 29 Apr. 2022
• Now the wall is gone, and the glacier looks deflated—more like an ice doormat.
  — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
• The coach Steve Pikiell decided to deflate the ball in the last, what, four minutes?
  — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2021
• What gets you into high gear, ready to charge ahead, and what deflates you?
  — Anne Lackey, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
• When the deals fell apart and Twitter had to cut more jobs, he was deflated.
  — Kurt Wagner, Fortune, 21 Feb. 2024
• Finally, deflate the tube a bit, and install the other side of the tire.
  — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 28 July 2020
• The effect will be more of a loose sauce that will deflate quickly, so serve right away.
  — Julie Harans, Bon Appétit, 7 July 2022
• While some seat cushions seem to deflate, this one doesn’t.
  — Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 Mar. 2023
• His plan was to expose the scheme, deflate the stock price, and get out of his short position.
  — J.c. Hallman, The New Republic, 11 June 2020
• Bonus: The blocks can be deflated for easy storage when not in use.
  — Heather Balogh Rochfort, Parents, 18 May 2024

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2024