Supersize
verb
To make or become much larger than the normal size.
The fast food restaurant was offering to supersize their meal for just one dollar more.
Often appears as...
- supersize meal
- supersize fries
adjective
Extremely large, especially larger than standard or necessary.
The supersize clothes are especially designed for the people who are plus size.
Often appears as...
- supersize accessories
- supersize clothes
verb
To make or become much larger than the normal size.
The fast food restaurant was offering to supersize their meal for just one dollar more.
Often appears as...
- supersize meal
- supersize fries
adjective
Extremely large, especially larger than standard or necessary.
The supersize clothes are especially designed for the people who are plus size.
Often appears as...
- supersize accessories
- supersize clothes
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Pro Tip 1/3Origins in Fast Food
The term 'supersize' gained popularity due to fast food chains offering larger portions for an extra cost.
When I ordered a burger, the cashier asked if I wanted to supersize my meal.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
'Supersize' is often associated with American culture and its stereotypes of excess and large portions.
Visiting the U.S., she was surprised by the supersize portions at restaurants.
Pro Tip 3/3Consumer Impact
Using 'supersize' suggests offering more value to customers by providing larger quantities.
The cinema had a promotion where you could supersize your popcorn for free.
Pro Tip 1/3Origins in Fast Food
The term 'supersize' gained popularity due to fast food chains offering larger portions for an extra cost.
When I ordered a burger, the cashier asked if I wanted to supersize my meal.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
'Supersize' is often associated with American culture and its stereotypes of excess and large portions.
Visiting the U.S., she was surprised by the supersize portions at restaurants.
Pro Tip 3/3Consumer Impact
Using 'supersize' suggests offering more value to customers by providing larger quantities.
The cinema had a promotion where you could supersize your popcorn for free.
Pro Tip 1/3Origins in Fast Food
The term 'supersize' gained popularity due to fast food chains offering larger portions for an extra cost.
When I ordered a burger, the cashier asked if I wanted to supersize my meal.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
'Supersize' is often associated with American culture and its stereotypes of excess and large portions.
Visiting the U.S., she was surprised by the supersize portions at restaurants.
Pro Tip 3/3Consumer Impact
Using 'supersize' suggests offering more value to customers by providing larger quantities.
The cinema had a promotion where you could supersize your popcorn for free.
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The most important thing...
we're seeing climate change supersize our droughts, making them more frequent and more severe. Wherever we live, we're already being affected by a changing climate. So you might say, "OK, that's good. We can talk impacts. We can scare the pants off people, because this thing is serious." And it is, believe me. I'm a scientist, I know.
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Narwhal Tooth PIPE Wild...
studying the narwhal and used a lot of high-tech spy tools to figure out what the tooth was used for and he solved the mystery it seems this supersize tusk is sort of a secret instrument that can measure all
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The most important thing...
we're seeing climate change supersize our droughts, making them more frequent and more severe. Wherever we live, we're already being affected by a changing climate. So you might say, "OK, that's good. We can talk impacts. We can scare the pants off people, because this thing is serious." And it is, believe me. I'm a scientist, I know.
Video examples
Narwhal Tooth PIPE Wild...
studying the narwhal and used a lot of high-tech spy tools to figure out what the tooth was used for and he solved the mystery it seems this supersize tusk is sort of a secret instrument that can measure all
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Quote examples
Isla Fisher
Australian Actress
I gained 65 pounds with my first baby and 70 with my second. I had severe morning sickness both times, so I mostly ate supersize bowls of white pasta with loads of butter and cheese because that was the only thing that took away the nausea.
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Jim Cantalupo
American Businessman
But in terms of the code by which we go to market - it's not telling kids to supersize, we're not selling them, generally, products, in the advertising we do to them.
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Stephanie Savage
Canadian Writer
Lockup,' inside America's supersize prisons on MSNBC, is one of my favorite shows. I get a lot of my inspiration for Blair Waldorf from that show.
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Bob Harper
American Author
If you want to be right-sized in body, you've got to get rid of the supersize way of life.
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Michael Pollan
American Educator
Restaurants serve supersize portions to make you feel you're getting your money's worth.
Quote examples
Isla Fisher
Australian Actress
I gained 65 pounds with my first baby and 70 with my second. I had severe morning sickness both times, so I mostly ate supersize bowls of white pasta with loads of butter and cheese because that was the only thing that took away the nausea.
Quote examples
Jim Cantalupo
American Businessman
But in terms of the code by which we go to market - it's not telling kids to supersize, we're not selling them, generally, products, in the advertising we do to them.
Quote examples
Stephanie Savage
Canadian Writer
Lockup,' inside America's supersize prisons on MSNBC, is one of my favorite shows. I get a lot of my inspiration for Blair Waldorf from that show.
Quote examples
Bob Harper
American Author
If you want to be right-sized in body, you've got to get rid of the supersize way of life.
Quote examples
Michael Pollan
American Educator
Restaurants serve supersize portions to make you feel you're getting your money's worth.
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