as in giant
unusually large
a supersize truck with an impressive towing capacity
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we'll have to supersize our contributions to our retirement fund
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Recent Examples of supersize
Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
At Saint Laurent, the vibe was opulent, but statement cuffs worn stacked or over sleeves and supersized necklaces in wooden beads, gave it a zen and human touch, as did earrings made with imperfect baroque pearls at Fendi and Schiaparelli.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
McDonald’s kicked off the year by supersizing their cheeseburger with the Double Big Mac on Jan. 24.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
At the time, Japan's then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hired Haruhiko Kuroda to supersize the BOJ’s balance sheet in fateful ways.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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This week’s Hunter’s moon is about to get supersized.
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—Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
At Saint Laurent, the vibe was opulent, but statement cuffs worn stacked or over sleeves and supersized necklaces in wooden beads, gave it a zen and human touch, as did earrings made with imperfect baroque pearls at Fendi and Schiaparelli.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
McDonald’s kicked off the year by supersizing their cheeseburger with the Double Big Mac on Jan. 24.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
At the time, Japan's then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hired Haruhiko Kuroda to supersize the BOJ’s balance sheet in fateful ways.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supersize
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Even after a tribute video, highlighting many of his on- and off-court contributions to the team and community, was played on the giant halo video board, some fans cheered; most booed.Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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The new titles are part of the giant firm’s effort to build out the creative industries ecosystem and follow a year on from a co-financing deal with Taiwan’s ministry of culture.Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Weight-bearing exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, and dancing, are great for increasing bone density.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Her two top priorities for the district are fiscal transparency and increasing test scores.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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The details of the deal aren’t a huge deal in the grand scheme of things for the franchise, but Moody inked a sweet contract and can play himself into even more money.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Here's a huge price drop on a very capable convertible Chromebook.K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Vice mayor Belal Aftab and councilmember Chuck Page, both members of the ad hoc committee on economic vitality, were in favor of advancing a pilot outdoor dining program that would allow Hero Ranch Kitchen restaurant to expand its outdoor dining with logistical support from city staff.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Marrero’s plan relies heavily on using new or expanded enrollment zones, or boundaries that include multiple schools families can choose from rather than a single neighborhood school.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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In Antarctica, sea ice surrounding the continent also buttresses gigantic ice sheets, slowing the flow of glacial ice into the ocean.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Invest in community colleges, where a gigantic proportion of American students are but where a lack of resources often thwarts their ambitions.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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The biggest prize for green groups came as voters approved Proposition 4, a statewide bond measure to provide $10 billion to thin forests to reduce wildfire risk, expand parks and open spaces, and boost water recycling, groundwater storage and stream restoration for wildlife.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trump's showing also boosted outcomes for Latino Republicans.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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At the bottom was a chain-link fence with an enormous hole.Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Warren Buffett’s iconic investment and holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, is shedding its stake in Apple, bite by byte, and building an enormous cash pile — $325 billion at the moment.Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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But when compared to last year’s unreliable defense that failed to close out numerous close games, much less help accelerate blowouts, what the unit is doing this year is a breath of fresh air in Boulder.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Supersize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supersize. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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