Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puffing (up)
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On Sunday, as many Hollywood A-listers began rolling up to the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, thousands of Iranians in Los Angeles rallied just a few miles away outside of the Federal Building in a demonstration supporting the Iranian people.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026 -
McLaughlin was already known for rolling up his sleeves and breaking a sweat before the sun wakes.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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The history of first-year coaches blowing up their staff after their first year is even thinner.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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More news to know now Trump backs away from blowing up NATO.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the current administration, building up ICE and the deportation regime has taken priority.—
Frank DeVito,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sramek has claimed that building up the infrastructure of the city will provide thousands of construction jobs for the next 40 years.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Powerful onshore winds are forecast to coincide with some of the highest tides of the month, increasing the risk of moderate to locally significant coastal flooding, particularly during high tide cycles late Saturday into Sunday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Puffing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puffing%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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