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Recent Examples of engorged
That’s the key point here, as Mafty is an organization that’s aimed at severing the heads of the Federation from their engorged bodies.
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Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engorged
Adjective
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Pack a smaller tote Lugging a heavy, overstuffed backpack through the airport is no fun for anyone, including the person in front of or behind you at the TSA screening.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The film features a labyrinthine storyline that connects in surprising ways; superb production values, including enough Los Angeles location shooting to counteract all that runaway production; and excellent performances from an overstuffed cast (even minor roles are filled by major actors).—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For those who aren't fans of thin crust pizza, Mama Cozzi also makes stuffed and rising crust versions, a deli take-and-bake pie, and a French bread pizza.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Quinata collects stuffed animals throughout the year and distributes them at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center and Ronald McDonald House in San Diego.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The panels featured no scientists, doctors, or academic researchers but were replete with CEOs, bloggers, and right-wing celebrities like the UFC president and mixed-martial-arts expert Dana White.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Folks rolled into the Mercury Theater, then under the management of Michael Cullen, who conveniently owned the Irish pub next door, replete with a distinguished meatloaf.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Engorged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engorged. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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