puff (up)

verb

Definition of puff (up)next
as in to roll up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff (up)
  1. roll up
  2. blow up
  3. bulk
  4. increase
  5. build up
  6. inflate
  7. rise
Verb
  • Each one can then deflate and roll up into a compact carry size of roughly 26 x 8 in (66 x 20-cm), storing under the sleeping platform without piling high.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
  • For this look, King rolled up the ends of her braids into a spiral to add texture and weight to her style.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 9 July 2026
Definition of roll up
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  • Sharma’s unenviable job is to trim the fat before this whole thing blows up.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
  • Matching offer sheets could have totally blown up any of those teams’ salary outlooks.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of blow up
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  • 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 legislation reflects the complexity of the crisis, combining a total of 47 proposals aimed at increasing housing supply, reducing costs and expanding access to affordable homes.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • On average, Google says this new data should increase your backup size by 40 MB.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of increase
Verb
  • This leads to the build up of lactic acid, which is what makes your muscles feel sore.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 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.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026
Definition of build up
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  • Rosters are dwindling, ratios are inflating and league standings are galvanizing, but there’s zero rest for the weary.
    — John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • There is no meter running during surgery and no incentive to inflate the number of grafts to raise the bill.
    — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of inflate
Verb
  • 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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“Puff (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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