inflate

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The researchers say this interaction could partly inflate the estimated genetic influence of IQ, potentially by as much as 15 percentage points.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Many homes “inappropriately diagnosed residents with schizophrenia to mask the nursing homes’ misuse of antipsychotic drugs and to artificially inflate their star ratings,” it adds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Charities are urging people not to turn their heating off as the war in Iran continues to inflate energy prices.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Then there are add-ons like extended warranties, tire protection and GAP insurance that can inflate the final price by as much as 30%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

This cosmic egg would explode, inflate, and create the space-time of our universe.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife