NYT Dictionary

INFLATING

/ˌɪnflˈeɪtɪŋ/

Verbin-FLAT-ingin-flat-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of inflate

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inflate expand amplify balloon billow

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

2026-04-16FANIGLT

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