as in swollen
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure
her eyelid was so puffed she couldn't see with that eye
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1
as in gasped
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty
he came running up the stairs puffing and wheezing
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as in honied
to praise too much
a talk show host who can be counted on to puff up the celebrities who readily consent to be interviewed
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Recent Examples of puffed
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Turner-Smith completed the look with the lucite Gianvito Rossi Diana heels and accessorized with an oversize choker made of acrylic and Swarovski crystals — which created the illusion of a puffed neckline — threader earrings and a matching minaudière.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Cover and let rise in a warm place until puffed and almost double in size (about 1 hour).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Made with soft, stretchy, and skin-friendly materials, this piece is comfy but is classy enough for the office thanks to an elegant neckline, quality craftsmanship, and puffed sleeves.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
For example, this mini dress features puffed sleeves and a wrap skirt with a tie.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Like so many institutions before it, the museum could have ignored the students, or puffed up some sort of defense.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
He was inspired by folkloric characters from history, like the Slavic Baba Yaga and the Italian Befana, as well as Victorian lady silhouettes, 17th century panniers, puffed sleeves, and harem pants.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
The anklet has puffed heart charms along the piece and is held together with a lobster clasp for ensured security.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
With her choice of clothing, Miller leaned into a look she was known for in the 2000s — the boho aesthetic — with an off-the-shoulder dress featuring puffed long sleeves, a dainty bow tied at the chest and a flowy skirt.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
Bake until puffed and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Turner-Smith completed the look with the lucite Gianvito Rossi Diana heels and accessorized with an oversize choker made of acrylic and Swarovski crystals — which created the illusion of a puffed neckline — threader earrings and a matching minaudière.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Cover and let rise in a warm place until puffed and almost double in size (about 1 hour).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bake until puffed and set, about 30 minutes.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Made with soft, stretchy, and skin-friendly materials, this piece is comfy but is classy enough for the office thanks to an elegant neckline, quality craftsmanship, and puffed sleeves.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
For example, this mini dress features puffed sleeves and a wrap skirt with a tie.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Like so many institutions before it, the museum could have ignored the students, or puffed up some sort of defense.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
He was inspired by folkloric characters from history, like the Slavic Baba Yaga and the Italian Befana, as well as Victorian lady silhouettes, 17th century panniers, puffed sleeves, and harem pants.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
The anklet has puffed heart charms along the piece and is held together with a lobster clasp for ensured security.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
With her choice of clothing, Miller leaned into a look she was known for in the 2000s — the boho aesthetic — with an off-the-shoulder dress featuring puffed long sleeves, a dainty bow tied at the chest and a flowy skirt.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puffed
Adjective
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The stretchy upper was able to accommodate her swollen feet throughout the day without causing any major pain.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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My throat was scorched, my tongue was swollen — and the acid would not stop coming.—
Jack Korngold,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ripa exclaimed after the audience gasped.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
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Voices gasped, exhaled for a beat, then rose up in screams of horror.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ripa kicked off Wednesday's edition of Live by telling the audience about Gelman's induction into the organization at the New York City ceremony as the studio crowd applauded.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the speech, some members of the crowd stood and some lightly applauded.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both Jeremy and Evi joined the couple for their engagement festivities and congratulated them in separate Instagram Stories.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Trump, in a post on his social media app Truth Social shortly after the verdict, congratulated Bondi and Blanche on the conviction and thanked the Secret Service agent who spotted Routh running from the site of the crime.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Rivera stroked into center field to end the game.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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Toronto first got to Junk in the third inning as Nathan Lukes stroked a leadoff double, advanced on Ernie Clement’s flyout and came home on Springer’s RBI single.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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TikTok users have praised Worley for saving Juni, leading to more than 1,600 comments on the TikTok video so far.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hobbs' approach, which was the result of a complex collaboration between academic experts, state leaders and local stakeholders, has been widely praised.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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After the race, Five-time Nürburgring 24 Hours winner Timo Bernhard got emotional about Verstappen's feat and commended the driver for bringing attention to endurance racing.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a press release, the company commended the work of Söderström and Norström, who became co-Presidents of Spotify in 2023, calling this a development that solidifies the company's new leadership structure.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Next to them, a blond, fit-looking woman, seated alone on a mat with crutches beside her, massaged herself, kneading muscles with her hands and using a scarf to help stretch her legs.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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In order to get the best results, apply a small amount to clean, dry skin in the evening, gently massaged in until it’s fully absorbed.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Puffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puffed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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