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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puffed (up)
Verb
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My father’s sleeves rolled up at the oars of the rowing boat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026 -
At the end of the club opposite the reception area, a huge glass garage door can be rolled up so club patrons can watch and hear the Bruins leave their locker room and take the field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Why the Nike Tech trend blew up Earlier this year, Nike Tech fleeces, jackets, pants and sweatsuits sparked cultural commentary with a viral social media trend that inspired young men to trade the casual style for preppy quarter-zip sweaters.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Warren has some experience with covering over the past as happened when her phony claim of being a blue-eyed Native American Cherokee descendent blew up.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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California alone spent $24 billion in 5 years fighting homelessness, yet the number of homeless increased.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Greek food has always been on the menu at Skippers, but the demand for it has increased over time.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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In a forthcoming paper, Miran will argue along with two Fed economists that recent software inflation has been artificially inflated by technical factors, distorting headline and core numbers.—
Matt Peterson,Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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If the amount looks unfamiliar or inflated with fees and interest, requesting that the debt be validated could make sense.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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In his songs, the English language turned woolier and more expressionistic; musical space-time distended and stretched.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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His abdomen became distended, and his behavior changed — enough to concern caregivers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Most mortgage debt is held by borrowers with strong credit histories, and home equity cushions — built up during years of rapid price appreciation — provide a meaningful buffer.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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The skeptics returned in June, and all goodwill the team had built up in April vanished that month when the Cubs went on a 12-game losing streak.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Puffed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puffed%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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