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as in hulking
of a size greater than average of its kind
she likes to make dramatic appearances wearing her trademark outsize sunglasses
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as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
I'm tired of having to deal with so many outsize egos at the office
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Recent Examples of outsize
But in many cases, developing an outsize fear of a rival has led the United States to misallocate government resources, lose sight of the need to nurture its own sources of strength, become distracted by peripheral threats, or even become mired in unnecessary wars.
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Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Some of the evidence of Montana’s outsize impact on the nation’s agriculture in the 1910s and ’20s can be found in the Montana State University Extension Service Historical Publications available via JSTOR.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
How would the merger affect America? While some recent mergers in tech and other industries sport larger dollar values, other numbers reveal the outsize impact of a Kroger-Albertsons combination.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Courier-Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
But the baseball gods have been notoriously cruel to the Mets, despite their outsize spending.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Some of the evidence of Montana’s outsize impact on the nation’s agriculture in the 1910s and ’20s can be found in the Montana State University Extension Service Historical Publications available via JSTOR.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
How would the merger affect America? While some recent mergers in tech and other industries sport larger dollar values, other numbers reveal the outsize impact of a Kroger-Albertsons combination.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Courier-Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
But the baseball gods have been notoriously cruel to the Mets, despite their outsize spending.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
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Hudson played a hulking Lowrey organ, the FL (or Festival) model; it was purchased by the Band in 1961, to help sweeten the deal after Hudson refused their first several offers to join.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
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The last 11 of Sabathia’s seasons came with the Yankees, with whom the hulking left-hander won the 2009 World Series, twice led the majors in wins — including with a career-high 21 in 2010 — and became a respected clubhouse leader.—
Peter Sblendorio,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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What can be said is that, in spite of the inflated prices, there is interest.—
Verity Burns,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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These inflated prices are also being driven up further by bidding wars.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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Image Image Hayakawa became well known for her sensitive portraits, including a suite of paintings from the early 1930s featuring a handsome man presumed to be her boyfriend at the time.—
Aruna D’Souza,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Lincoln Forest Press coffee tasting journal: $7.99 Encourage them to savor and reflect on their coffee experiences with this handsome faux leather tasting journal by Lincoln Forest Press.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
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As in pro wrestling, each gesture needs to be the biggest, most exaggerated version of itself.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Agave price volatility has been a recurring feature of the agave/Tequila market; however, the breadth of price changes is exaggerated.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Houston was forecast to see considerable disruptions and dangerous driving conditions.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Crosby has been the victim of considerable abuse in his NHL career, notably being cross-checked in the head by the New York Rangers’ Marc Staal and the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Brandon Dubinsky.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Hamas has come under overwhelming pressure from Israel’s invasion of Gaza’s largest cities and towns and seizure of the border between Gaza and Egypt.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Moviegoers without a custom container can get a $5 extra large popcorn at the concession stand, Cinemark said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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The air churns with oversize snowflakes swirling like confetti in a winter storm party, obscuring everything beyond a few feet ahead.—
Anna Commander,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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The result is a laminated dough, much like an oversize croissant, that encases ribbons of raw cane sugar and cinnamon cream cheese.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2025
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In a January 5 video, TikTok user showed the husky dad and Labrador mom sitting with their four children.—
Liz O'Connell,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Enjoy a husky sled ride or visit a husky lodge for a fun family experience.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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