supersize
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Synonyms & Antonyms for supersize
Synonyms: Verb
accelerate, add (to), aggrandize, amplify, augment, boost, build up, compound, enlarge, escalate, expand, extend, hype, increase, multiply, pump up, raise, stoke, swell, up
Antonyms: Verb
abate, decrease, de-escalate, diminish, downsize, dwindle, lessen, lower, minify, reduce, subtract (from)
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Examples of supersize in a Sentence
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“I'll have the combo meal.” “Would you like to supersize it?” we'll have to supersize our contributions to our retirement fundRecent Examples on the Web: Verb
And Beyoncé and Zendaya have sported springy, supersize looks. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, "The Best Curls of All Time, from Marilyn Monroe to Rihanna," 20 July 2018 Fortunately, there’s a new crop of formulas that promises to supersize even naturally fine lashes in just a few inky strokes. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "5 New Black Mascaras You Need in Your Life This Fall," 17 Aug. 2018 Don’t supersize your patty There are a few things a burger can have too much of, according to chef Daniel Corey of Luce at the InterContinental San Francisco. — Natalie B. Compton, GQ, "How to Cook a Hamburger Like a Chef," 26 June 2018 Image Marvel Studios likes to supersize everything — its heroes, blowups, runtimes, opening theaters, market share and so on. — Chris Mckenna, New York Times, "Review: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Save the World! With Jokes!," 4 July 2018 For more than a decade, French planners have dreamed of an ambitious and expensive new rail network that would supersize Paris and turn it into a leader rather than a follower of global cities like London and New York. — Shefali Anand, WSJ, "With Grand Paris Express, Paris Hopes to Expand Its Borders—And Metropolitan Might," 2 July 2018 For a 2-minute, 40-second stretch during the first half of Texas' (7-3) 75-60 win over Louisiana Tech (7-4), coach Shaka Smart decided to supersize his lineup. — Nick Moyle, Houston Chronicle, "Texas notebook: Shaka Smart experiments with supersized lineup," 16 Dec. 2017 The $500 million bridge, with a higher clearance and a deeper channel, will let supersize oil tankers push into the inner harbor, spurring industrial growth and uncorking the port’s potential as a petrochemical trading hub. — Washington Post, "In the shadows of Refinery Row, a parable of redevelopment and race," 21 Oct. 2017 At Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, pets can choose from a dedicated room service menu with items like baked salmon, a half-pound cheeseburger, and supersize dog biscuits. — Charu Suri, Vogue, "These Hotels Take “Pet-Friendly” to a Whole New Level," 28 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'supersize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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