Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puffing (up)
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Small tour operators within each port are rolling up their sleeves to accommodate the increasing number of international arrivals (in 2024 visitors to Greenland hit an all-time high of 150,000, nearly triple the nation's population) by creating new land excursions and in-town experiences.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Despite the warning, Garcia’s orders never changed, and McIndoe spent a couple hours or so that morning rolling up hose lines.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Aritzia opens location at Kenwood mall after blowing up on TikTok.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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After blowing up the friend group, Stephen tells Lucy to leave with him and, certainly not to the surprise of Van Patten or White, Lucy does.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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And finally, having ample levels of magnesium can keep calcium from building up inside your muscles, which may ward off cramps and tension.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2026
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Benning's goals for the next year include continuing to work through deferred maintenance, building up city infrastructure, updating city ordinances, expanding housing opportunities and helping the city develop a new strategic plan, which is due for a refresh in 2026.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Sacramento Police Department also said officers were monitoring developments and increasing patrols around places of worship.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But airlines, which are footing much of the bill for the construction, pushed for Global Terminal construction to get moved up in line, hoping to ensure the centerpiece wouldn’t be threatened by increasing costs.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Puffing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puffing%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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