as in giant
unusually large
a ship too supersized to fit through the Panama Canal
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as in increased
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 supersized
Judy Berman, TIME, 28 June 2024
The wall behind the display was covered in a supersized photograph of a naked torso in white underpants, a raw, oven-ready chicken splayed across the crotch, the cavity of its neck a gaping hole.
—Hazlitt, 14 Feb. 2024
This week, we’re joined by Friend of the 5 Alan Sepinwall for a supersized look at some recent finales and break down the latest on the ongoing WGA strike.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2023
The supersized stone, which will lead Christie’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction on June 7, has long been used to generate funds for charity and has since become a symbol of altruism.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 May 2023
Fire Marshal Surveys Scene, Causes A-List Traffic Jam The 2023 SAG Awards posted up for the first time in Century City inside the Fairmont Century Plaza, a hotel that has become a go-to host this awards season thanks to its supersized and recently renovated ballroom.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2023
Last night, the setting’s namesake pool was decorated with a towering sculpture in the form of a pair of supersized, rotating silver jeans.
—Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2023
As part of a historic crossover event, the squads from Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Organized Crime will join forces in a supersized premiere this week.
—Lanford Beard, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2022
Adjective
In this iteration of the show, the veneers are whiter, the tans are faker, and the McMansions are even more supersized; plus, Jason says bye-bye to Brett and serves as the sole Oppenheim brother on set.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 28 June 2024
The wall behind the display was covered in a supersized photograph of a naked torso in white underpants, a raw, oven-ready chicken splayed across the crotch, the cavity of its neck a gaping hole.
—Hazlitt, 14 Feb. 2024
This week, we’re joined by Friend of the 5 Alan Sepinwall for a supersized look at some recent finales and break down the latest on the ongoing WGA strike.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2023
The supersized stone, which will lead Christie’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction on June 7, has long been used to generate funds for charity and has since become a symbol of altruism.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 May 2023
Fire Marshal Surveys Scene, Causes A-List Traffic Jam The 2023 SAG Awards posted up for the first time in Century City inside the Fairmont Century Plaza, a hotel that has become a go-to host this awards season thanks to its supersized and recently renovated ballroom.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2023
Last night, the setting’s namesake pool was decorated with a towering sculpture in the form of a pair of supersized, rotating silver jeans.
—Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2023
As part of a historic crossover event, the squads from Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Organized Crime will join forces in a supersized premiere this week.
—Lanford Beard, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supersized
Adjective
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Volunteers stirred giant pots of steaming lentils one recent afternoon as people formed a line to receive their portions.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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While there's plenty happening on the grounds of Coachella, there's even more fun to be had outside of the festival — including at a giant pool party nearby downtown Palm Springs.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The case occurred in a trial that quickly increased the dose of the pill over a short period of time, the spokesperson said.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead of service being needed every 3,000 miles, it is expected to be increased to a range of 15,000 to 20,000 miles.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The bathroom could be closed off with sleek pivoting panels and came—like all suites—with a gigantic shower and round bath the size of a Jacuzzi tub.—
Chris Schaklx,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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The polar vortex is a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Another commenter expanded on this, pointing to the food and utensil choices as dead giveaways of American eating.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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China, which is currently getting about 200,000 barrels per day of Venezuelan oil, mostly as payment for the huge debt the regime owes Beijing, will also have to reevaluate its commercial relationship with the South American country, Fernández said.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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For teams with an eye on Europe, having a huge match plonked in the middle of a two-legged tie is hardly ideal.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Or the state could create a dedicated fund for local infrastructure to be augmented in years of high income tax revenues.—
Bill Fulton,
The Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Analyzing the legendary unicorn tapestries hanging at the Met Cloisters in New York (augmented here by a gory new panel that depicts the suddenly fearsome animals disemboweling and impaling their aggressors), Ridley concludes that unicorns aren’t nearly as benevolent as most people think.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The enormous brown shape offered a perfect broadside target.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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Even with Hollywood’s diminished state in China, the film business is one sector where the U.S. maintains a sizable trade surplus with its geopolitical rival, as Chinese films, despite their enormous earnings in the home market, have made little headway with mainstream North American moviegoers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But a rebuild can be accelerated a lot with a special player like Haliburton.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The rebuild accelerated after Indiana traded then-two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis, along with Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb to Sacramento for Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson at the 2022 trade deadline.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Supersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supersized. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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