PUFF (UP) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

puff (up)

verb

Definition of puff (up)

as in to roll up

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Verb

And this couple rolled up in this giant fifth wheel with a big old pickup.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Similar to Witherspoon’s top, this one has a relaxed fit, a patch pocket, and sleeves that can be rolled up.

— Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of roll up

Verb

For example, adding things like brick powder to spices, or white powders to milk, to bulk them up.

— Lorena Galliot, Scientific American, 28 May 2026
His steals total was a bit misleading, and Kansas coach Bill Self will need to bulk him up and teach him more consistent defensive habits.

— Brendan Marks, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026

Definition of bulk

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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Definition of increase

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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.

— KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Definition of build up

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The glove features a network of 13 pneumatic tubes that inflate individual air chambers positioned along the hand.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Critics say that the Jones Act harms the shipbuilding industry itself, in that American shipyards are shielded from international competition via its enactment, thus further inflating construction costs.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Definition of inflate

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The combination of rising demand, tighter schedules and growing sensitivity to pet welfare is pushing more people toward mobile options.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Gifts from foundations, such as those backed by the Samueli and Sun families, rose by about 3%, despite huge gains in stock markets and other assets that typically boost the financial health of foundations.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026

Definition of rise

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