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Recent Examples of bloat
Start slowly: Drinks high in fiber or probiotics can cause bloating if you’re not used to them.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
In the world of military procurement — where programs often bloat over decades and billions of dollars — 16 months is huge.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
While the paramedics tried to decide whether to walk around or step over the stinking trash, a neighborhood’s shock began to bloat.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the court’s emergency docket continues to bloat with consequential requests that are expected to yield weighty rulings throughout the term.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
In the world of military procurement — where programs often bloat over decades and billions of dollars — 16 months is huge.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
While the paramedics tried to decide whether to walk around or step over the stinking trash, a neighborhood’s shock began to bloat.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the court’s emergency docket continues to bloat with consequential requests that are expected to yield weighty rulings throughout the term.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloat
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His steals total was a bit misleading, and Kansas coach Bill Self will need to bulk him up and teach him more consistent defensive habits.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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Finish with shredded cheese, crispy bacon, diced ham, shredded chicken, or crispy pancetta to bulk it up to a main course.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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It’s glutted with supporting characters, and the plot still eddies through a series of clearly episodic incidents.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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The waterway, a critical shipping route, has essentially been closed for the duration of the conflict, causing a supply glut in the oil market that has sent prices skyrocketing.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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When Hurricane Milton swamped the region in which Hunters Point is situated in October 2024, batteries were able to send electricity to lights, refrigerators and other essentials.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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None of the other passengers put their lifejackets on as a sudden Sierra storm swamped the boat.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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After all, Ngannou famously left the UFC after a bitter contract dispute, making his entrance as news alerts about McGregor flooded social media.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The name Gathright Dam pays tribute to Thomas Gathright, the man whose land the Jackson River flooded prior to the impoundment being built.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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“Bloat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloat. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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