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puffing (up)

verb

present participle of puff (up)
as in rolling up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puffing (up)
  1. rolling up
  2. blowing up
  3. building up
  4. increasing
Verb
  • The image was of Uncle Sam, rolling up his sleeves and wading in to do the right things.
    — Robert Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The two are still heavily involved in the organization, aiding in fundraising efforts and literally rolling up their sleeves while at the Bloomington facility.
    — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rolling up
Verb
  • On September 7 two other mathematicians used their program (and AI) to produce a blowup for a frictionless fluid—considered a major step toward blowing up Navier-Stokes.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Your originality can solve the tension without blowing up the plan.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of blowing up
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  • China is building up its military and AI capabilities despite limited access to advanced computer chips.
    — Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Boone said the final few steps for Judge’s return include building up his workload because he has been sidelined for over three months with a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of building up
Verb
  • This line is increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, and conserving fresh water, among many initiatives.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The increasing frequency and unpredictability of Reuben’s hot flashes, including sleep disruptions from nighttime hot flashes, took a toll.
    — Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of increasing
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“Puffing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puffing%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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