deflate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In its wake, he launched a newsletter he said would share his latest big thesis with investors, focusing on why the AI stocks would deflate.
“It is deflating, and it is unfortunate that Congress is not defending the power of the purse,” said Colorado Attorney General Philip Weiser, during Monday’s press conference.
From Los Angeles Times
The breakthrough was one of the most notable accomplishments of their tenure so far, even as it deflated the theories they had encouraged for years.
But the optimism deflated significantly in recent weeks, as questions arose about whether Oracle’s customers could renege on these contracts and leave it holding the bag for billions in underutilized infrastructure.
From MarketWatch
England's deflating opening to the third day came after an error-strewn performance on Friday, when the tourists missed five chances in the field.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
