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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
Lauren Goode, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
These inefficiencies result in bloated processes, endless revisions and meetings that value billable hours over meaningful outcomes.
—Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Given Carr’s bloated contract and the Saints’ coaching change, many have wondered whether the Saints will consider cutting or trading the soon-to-be 34-year-old.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Early in his Padres tenure, Preller signed free-agent pitcher James Shields to a bloated contract that cost the Padres a first-round draft pick.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
First, cut all of the large, bloated defense contracts.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
These inefficiencies result in bloated processes, endless revisions and meetings that value billable hours over meaningful outcomes.
—Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Given Carr’s bloated contract and the Saints’ coaching change, many have wondered whether the Saints will consider cutting or trading the soon-to-be 34-year-old.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Early in his Padres tenure, Preller signed free-agent pitcher James Shields to a bloated contract that cost the Padres a first-round draft pick.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloated
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For too long, Big Pharma has filled the airwaves with tons of commercials to fuel demand for its products while failing to disclose the inflated, ever-increasing price of these medications.—
Dick Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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While domestic sourcing may not always align with cost structures, exploring local alternatives can mitigate risks of delays and inflated costs.—
Lyric Christian,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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These are exaggerated, and factually possible, scenarios.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
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Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Sophie Thatcher, among other guests, delivered gothic inspiration with their outfits, embracing current red carpet trends such as sheer dressing and exaggerated silhouettes.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
14 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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