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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloating
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But a drone had hit one of its salons, shattering a heating pipe and flooding the premises.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026 -
The first tournament of the 41st annual Snow Polo World Cup kicks off later today, and over 26,000 visitors are flooding into the Swiss resort town—nearly all of whom are taking the second rule of polo to heart.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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Designed to provide steady, even heat to transform tough cuts of meat and hearty vegetables, this braiser has a wide base that allows ingredients to be placed in a single layer for searing without crowding.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Feb. 2026
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The school then moved to temporary quarters in a former Sears building, where some parents expressed concerns about crowding, security, ventilation and lack of green space.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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If your plants are wilting or the leaves are becoming crunchy from underwatering, try reintroducing water gradually over a few days rather than drenching your plant with too much water in one session.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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This extension of the color-drenching trend that took the design space by storm in recent years is an ideal way to play with fun colors and prints.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Bloating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloating. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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