as in giant
unusually large
a supersize truck with an impressive towing capacity
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
we'll have to supersize our contributions to our retirement fund
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Recent Examples of supersize
Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Skrillex has never restricted his distension of sonic materials to merely supersizing his bass lines, and among other things, the voices on this album are routinely phased and retuned and cut up.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
What followed, between Reacher and Beck’s supersized security guard, was a sprawling, multi-stage fight sequence that in all totaled nearly 10 minutes.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Mar. 2025
What came after mega runway shows and supersized flagship openings in China from the pandemic era were small and beautiful exhibitions for the masses.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Ahead of Sunday’s season supersized finale, The Hollywood Reporter asked the cast which actor (or character) is most likely to return, as Jon Gries (Greg/Gary) has twice already.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Skrillex has never restricted his distension of sonic materials to merely supersizing his bass lines, and among other things, the voices on this album are routinely phased and retuned and cut up.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
What followed, between Reacher and Beck’s supersized security guard, was a sprawling, multi-stage fight sequence that in all totaled nearly 10 minutes.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Mar. 2025
What came after mega runway shows and supersized flagship openings in China from the pandemic era were small and beautiful exhibitions for the masses.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supersize
Adjective
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Since 2013, two giant sculptures of soaring eagles with 50-foot wingspans—one of which carried the wizard Gandalf on its back—have welcomed travelers to New Zealand’s Wellington International Airport.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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The increase in energy from a healthier diet has maximized his gym workouts, and his shooting — 3-pointers, mid-range, off the dribble — has taken a giant step forward.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Net income increased almost thirteenfold last year to $192.4 million from $15.3 million in 2023.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Tesla sales have experienced a huge international decline, leaving room for competitors to gain momentum.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Old Navy Cargo Pants My teen is a huge fan of Old Navy and just discovered their cargo pants, and she’s been begging for a new pair ever since.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
15 May 2025
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On a year-on-year basis, however, Japan's GDP expanded 1.7%, the largest expansion since the first quarter of 2023 and a stronger showing compared to the 1.3% growth seen in the fourth quarter.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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This year, that influence expanded into the cultural mainstream with her debut on Season 7 of The Real Housewives of Miami.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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In the afternoon, the café-style windows are thrown open as its bistro tables spill out onto the sidewalk, ready to hold gigantic Aperol spritzes in burgundy glasses.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Indianapolis Colts: Blayne Taylor, WR, Abilene Christian A gigantic receiver (6-4, 212) with arm length that would make tackles jealous (34 3/4 inches), Taylor also ran a 4.44 40 with a 39 1/2-inch vertical and 10-11 broad jump.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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But experts warn that unless Americans start planning for longer lives now—incorporating realistic longevity assumptions, controlling debt, and boosting retirement savings—the growing population of centenarians may be financially worse off than ever.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Programs like Archways to Opportunity also lift entire communities and boost a corporation’s overall reputation.—
Ryan Stowers,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Finding the house was an enormous challenge for McBride and locations manager Kale Murphy; initial candidates weren’t distinct enough from the Gemstones’ other residences, and the search took so long McBride nearly called HBO to request a pause in production.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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With Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, many countries had limited recourse for retaliation because the U.S. trade deficit on physical goods in nearly all nations is so enormous.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Currently, a shift in technology and user behavior might accelerate the conclusion of the agreement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Witnesses told police the SUV appeared to accelerate directly at the family.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Supersize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supersize. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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