bloated; bloating; bloats
1
a
: to make turgid or swollen
b
: to cause abdominal distension in
2
: to fill to capacity or overflowing
1
a
: one that is bloated
b
: unwarranted or excessive growth or enlargement
bureaucratic bloat
2
: digestive disturbance of ruminant animals and especially cattle marked by accumulation of gas in one or more stomach compartments
3
: a condition of large dogs marked by distension and usually life-threatening rotation of the stomach
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David Zipper, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Data classification and retention policies are established to manage data privacy and minimize data bloat.
—Chris Stegh, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
That kind of meal can be hard on someone who's been eating clean for weeks, so keeping a good digestive tea handy can stave off bloating and other issues.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Matt Schifrin, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
President Trump has given DOGE powers to oversee government agencies and the federal workforce with the goal of cutting bloat, but his administration is facing several lawsuits accusing it of violating privacy laws in regards to accessing sensitive data.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 16 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
But even that proposal — which did not address other car bloat dangers like blind zones and torso strikes — is likely to be cast aside by incoming Trump appointees who are disinclined toward new business regulations.
—David Zipper, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Data classification and retention policies are established to manage data privacy and minimize data bloat.
—Chris Stegh, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
The doctor then examined alcohol's effect on the skin, saying that the substance is inherently dehydrating which can result in puffiness and bloating in the short term.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
That kind of meal can be hard on someone who's been eating clean for weeks, so keeping a good digestive tea handy can stave off bloating and other issues.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
By Matt Schifrin, Forbes Staff The nation’s universal anger toward government bloat and waste has been one of the driving forces behind President Trump’s MAGA revolution.
—Matt Schifrin, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
President Trump has given DOGE powers to oversee government agencies and the federal workforce with the goal of cutting bloat, but his administration is facing several lawsuits accusing it of violating privacy laws in regards to accessing sensitive data.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Bloat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloat. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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bloat
1 of 2 transitive verb
: to make turgid:
a
: to produce edema in
b
: to cause or result in accumulation of gas in the digestive tract of
cucumbers sometimes bloat me
c
: to cause abdominal distension in
: to become turgid
bloat
2 of 2 noun1
: a digestive disturbance of ruminant animals and especially cattle marked by accumulation of gas in one or more stomach compartments
2
a
: a condition of large dogs marked by distension and usually life-threatening rotation of the stomach
b
: any flatulent digestive disturbance of domestic animals
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