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as in to brag
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
he boasted about his latest killing in real estate so I thought he should be the one to pay for dinner
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
the school's boast was a winning football team
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Recent Examples of boast
Jamie Lang, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
Newer businesses flock to Harmony Alongside its more legacy business, the tiny town also boasts a slew of newer businesses in recent years.
—Kathe Tanner, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The boast was, as the line goes, shocking but not surprising.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Now boasting over 200 events and participants from nearly 100 countries, MIFA is a launchpad for emerging voices and a place where new projects, like those from Bangladesh, Vietnam and Costa Rica, can find global partners.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
Newer businesses flock to Harmony Alongside its more legacy business, the tiny town also boasts a slew of newer businesses in recent years.
—Kathe Tanner, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
Although Woods and company were throttled by Atlanta Drive, the night left them with many memorable moments, including one of the 15-time major champion's biggest boasts in recent memory.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The boast was, as the line goes, shocking but not surprising.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boast
Verb
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Some of the ads bragged about Stellantis brands' U.S. heritage, including reminding people of Jeep’s hero role during World War II, according to published reports.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Elon Musk, who launched the Department of Government Efficiency, which is at the heart of the shake-up of the federal government, has bragged about his tactics in rooting out leaks at his companies.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Fires were contained, and no casualties were reported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Looting has been happening for centuries, but today’s criminals have turned to advanced technologies—including sonar, drones and underwater metal detectors—to pluck treasure from shipwrecks and other ancient sites beneath the Mediterranean Sea, per the AP.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Beachcombers and seashell hunters will appreciate the opportunity to find little treasures washed ashore.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At the lowest income levels, only about 13% of households held retirement accounts in 2022, according to the federal Survey of Consumer Finances.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Every child in New York deserves the chance to learn basic literacy, numeracy, science, and civics — skills essential for participating in society, holding a job, and fulfilling civic duties like voting or serving on a jury.—
David Bloomfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Big Sur The crown jewel of any PCH trip, Big Sur stuns with its dramatic cliffs, redwoods, and turquoise waters.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Ah well, still the best Star Wars movie of the Disney-era, even if Andor remains the crown jewel.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Here are highlights of the newest member of the Chiefs.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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Participants and menu highlights include; Petiscos, San Jose: The $49 three-course menu offers multiple choices, including flaming chourico, octopus, pork and clams, shrimp in garlic sauce, beef tongue and duck rice.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The honors will be given at the upcoming NATPE Budapest event.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Academy announced NBCUniversal as the Webby Media Company of the Year for earning the most honors across all Webby categories with four Webby wins, nine People’s Voice wins, 19 nominees and 11 honorees.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
22 Apr. 2025
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The latter signed a 10-year, $700 million contract as a free agent before the 2024 season, then won his second straight MVP trophy, joining Hall of Famer Frank Robinson as the only men to win the award in both leagues.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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After Pope Francis assumed the papacy, San Lorenzo secured a few major wins, after which the club transported trophies to the Vatican twice as a way to thank the pope for his support.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Boast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boast. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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