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as in compressed
to become smaller in size or volume due to loss of contents
We kept her birthday decorations up until the balloons started deflating.
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as in emptied
to make smaller in size or volume by removing the contents
Please deflate the air mattress and fold it up before you leave.
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as in reduced
to make or become lower in amount or value
The excess supply deflated prices. The company's stock has deflated.
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as in weakened
to cause to lose force or effectiveness
Her cutting remark deflated his ego. The lawsuit deflated their hopes for a quick resolution.
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Recent Examples of deflated
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
When the top actuator was deflated and the bottom one was inflated, the structure snapped in the opposite direction, bringing the wings back up again.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Balloons were deflated and donated to the government, providing 60 pounds of scrap rubber to the war effort.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 Nov. 2024
That, though, also happened during the near-halving of the S&P 500 from March 2000 to October 2002 as the dot-com bubble deflated.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Usually bubbly and upbeat, Marissa is visibly deflated and worn down by her partner’s demands.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
The Mets were deflated, an observation which only became more clear in the bottom of the second when Buehler struck out Alvarez and Lindor with the bases loaded.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
New and used vehicle prices have deflated 1% and 5%, respectively, since September 2023.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
However, prices for many physical goods have deflated as supply-and-demand dynamics return to normal following pandemic-era contortions.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
Verb
These soft-sided hot tubs can be inflated and deflated for easy storage.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
When the top actuator was deflated and the bottom one was inflated, the structure snapped in the opposite direction, bringing the wings back up again.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Balloons were deflated and donated to the government, providing 60 pounds of scrap rubber to the war effort.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 Nov. 2024
That, though, also happened during the near-halving of the S&P 500 from March 2000 to October 2002 as the dot-com bubble deflated.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Usually bubbly and upbeat, Marissa is visibly deflated and worn down by her partner’s demands.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
The Mets were deflated, an observation which only became more clear in the bottom of the second when Buehler struck out Alvarez and Lindor with the bases loaded.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
New and used vehicle prices have deflated 1% and 5%, respectively, since September 2023.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
However, prices for many physical goods have deflated as supply-and-demand dynamics return to normal following pandemic-era contortions.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflated
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Other homes seemed to be abandoned—partially collapsed and overgrown with weeds.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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The 150ft section of the pier that collapsed, which included a restroom, was being worked on after it had been damaged by storms in the past.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The war with Hezbollah emptied Israel’s north.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Worst moment In terms of on-pitch moments, take your pick from the 6-0 defeat at Chelsea, the 3-2 defeat snatched from the jaws of victory against Bournemouth, or the recent 4-0 defeat at Manchester United where the away end had emptied long before the final whistle.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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O'Reilly said that the police department reduced the number of abuse complaints and use of Taser, which had been leading to costly lawsuits.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
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The final amount could be affected by two factors — the number of claims and how much of the settlement fund is reduced to cover legal fees and costs.CBS News, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, this innovative tag compressed 1440 daily measurements into a 12-byte message, which was ultimately sent via a long-range network.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
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Chu previously explained that the musical's intricate narrative, rich character arcs and iconic musical numbers could be better explored over two films rather than compressed into a single movie.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Container Store has posted losses for each of its last two fiscal years, while sales have plunged about 23% over that time.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then, the country's population plunged by at least 30 million people.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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For far too long, age discrimination has quietly undermined the security of older workers.Gary A. Officer, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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He is also set on handing his successor a strong economy -- a feat that could be undermined by a sudden energy shock reprising the price spikes earlier in his administration.Jeff Stein and Ellen Nakashima The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Water though is still provided by UNICEF, pumped from Jordan.Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Water from the Delta is pumped to cities throughout Southern California, and the region’s largest supplier supported the plan.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Deflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflated. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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