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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
Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
If nothing else, Rodgers would take out the frustration of a first-round playoff defeat on the 22-year-old Bullock and deny him a chance to celebrate in front of 67,297 deflated fans.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Some baristas may feel deflated watching Starbucks employees notch union victories without ratified contracts to show for it.
—Bryce Covert, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025
Brady himself was caught throwing deflated footballs.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
There was even a deflated version of his first look, where the material turned into an embroidery-like flurry.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Once the tent is deflated, the owner folds the floor back inside and closes the roof.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Sitting in her home in Texas, Emma feels deflated that any number of image edits are still floating around the internet.
—Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
But such are the expectations that have been set during nine and a half seasons of Pep Guardiola that three disappointing draws on the bounce — leaving his side six points adrift of leaders Arsenal — have quickly deflated the mood.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
As the pursuit approached South Huron River Drive, another deputy set up stop sticks that deflated multiple tires on the suspect's vehicles.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Trump’s re-election last year momentarily deflated Democrats.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
In her Who What Wear cover story, Seyfried spoke freely about her exclusively Botox routine, while Sweeney recently deflated rumors about her cosmetic enhancement journey.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Production has cratered on the West Coast as the streaming bubble has deflated and Hollywood the industry has deserted Hollywood the place for cheaper locales in the South and overseas.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Feeling like a deflated balloon.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
If nothing else, Rodgers would take out the frustration of a first-round playoff defeat on the 22-year-old Bullock and deny him a chance to celebrate in front of 67,297 deflated fans.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Some baristas may feel deflated watching Starbucks employees notch union victories without ratified contracts to show for it.
—Bryce Covert, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025
Brady himself was caught throwing deflated footballs.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
There was even a deflated version of his first look, where the material turned into an embroidery-like flurry.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
But by the late 2000s and 2010s, the palm tree had deflated to a low ponytail, a look that stylist Guido Palau presented on the Christian Dior fall 2015 runway.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Once the tent is deflated, the owner folds the floor back inside and closes the roof.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Sitting in her home in Texas, Emma feels deflated that any number of image edits are still floating around the internet.
—Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
But such are the expectations that have been set during nine and a half seasons of Pep Guardiola that three disappointing draws on the bounce — leaving his side six points adrift of leaders Arsenal — have quickly deflated the mood.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
As the pursuit approached South Huron River Drive, another deputy set up stop sticks that deflated multiple tires on the suspect's vehicles.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Trump’s re-election last year momentarily deflated Democrats.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
In her Who What Wear cover story, Seyfried spoke freely about her exclusively Botox routine, while Sweeney recently deflated rumors about her cosmetic enhancement journey.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Production has cratered on the West Coast as the streaming bubble has deflated and Hollywood the industry has deserted Hollywood the place for cheaper locales in the South and overseas.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflated
Adjective
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The Los Angeles County Fire Department on Wednesday rescued three people who were trapped under a collapsed retaining wall in Lennox.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the future, these miniature flying machines could navigate collapsed buildings after earthquakes and help locate survivors in places larger robots cannot reach.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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When investors have less confidence in future growth, the P/E will get compressed.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Peak earning windows are compressed.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He was surrounded by teammates, including those who emptied the bench to join a brief celebration.—
Larry Lage,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Donte DiVincenzo's 3-pointer stopped the run, and both teams eventually emptied their benches.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In all, the fees were reduced by about $620,000 through automatic waivers and other savings, said Andrea Osgood, Eden Housing’s chief of real estate development.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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This population has been reduced by vehicle strikes and by animals sustaining rodenticide poisoning over the past decades.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Demand weakened most sharply in Europe.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Lebanon, the once formidable Hezbollah has been significantly weakened after 13 months of conflict with Israel and now faces a domestic disarmament campaign.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Iowa closed within eight before Kneepkens drained a corner three at the buzzer to give UCLA a 39-28 lead at halftime.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Yet, Yhan Medina helped Quincy (9-5) get off to a roaring start, as the junior captain drained six quick points in the opening frame to help the Presidents jump out to an early 19-15 lead through one quarter.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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During the height of Iran-Contra, Reagan's approval ratings had plunged.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
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Considering how far Centennial plunged, a 12-12 record at this point is a real reward for the school, players, parents and fans.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Buffett highlighted the dilemma of addressing poverty in places where the rule of law is undermined by conflict, mentioning countries such as Congo or Sudan.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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But season-ending injuries to Rashawn Slater, Joe Alt and Harris, coupled with Hampton being undermined by ankle injuries, thwarted meaningful year-over-year gains (122 yards per game in 2025; 111 in 2024).—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Deflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflated. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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