puff (up)

verb

Definition of puff (up)next
as in to roll up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff (up)
  1. roll up
  2. blow up
  3. bulk
  4. increase
  5. distend
  6. inflate
  7. build up
  8. rise
Verb
  • By rolling up your sleeves and getting vaccinated, of course.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Philadelphia has adopted a bullying identity on both sides of the ball and done it without rolling up big turnover or penalty totals.
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of roll up
Verb
  • High wind gusts seen throughout the morning are expected to continue, with some topping 30-40 mph, which can lower visibility from blowing up snow.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But as the episode closes out with the child-rescue mission literally blowing up in her face, things look bleak for Joe and her future out of the gray zone.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of blow up
Verb
  • In the past, the Bulls bulked at offers for LaVine.
    Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
  • Cullen immediately went to work bulking Armstrong up, preparing him for the rigors of ovals.
    Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Definition of bulk
Verb
  • Even with all the steps your government and Police Department are taking to increase safety and improve driving conditions, the most influential safety factor remains you, the individual behind the wheel.
    Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • By 2011, the service had recognized more than one billion songs, and by the following year, that number had increased to five billion, with the 15 billion milestone following in 2014.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of increase
Verb
  • The Most Exciting New Advances in Managing COPD With another strategy, diaphragmatic breathing, patients concentrate on distending their abdomen while taking in air.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Abdominal bloating is when the stomach feels full of gas and may become distended (sticks out).
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Sep. 2024
Definition of distend
Verb
  • State lawmakers accused officials of inflating the costs.
    Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Francis then charged the U.S. government heavily inflated prices for services such as security, tugboats, food, water replenishment and trash removal.
    Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of inflate
Verb
  • Teams see other benefits in building up their streaming presence.
    Matt Craig, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Button Sweater $70 $42 American Eagle Courtesy of brand Offline by Aerie Warmup Pocket Leggings $60 $36 Aerie Zara Black Friday Deals Another retailer that rarely holds online sales, Zara is building up excitement for the big day with a wide array of new discounts on trendy basics.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of build up
Verb
  • Hotter rock rises away from Earth’s center, and cooler rock sinks toward it.
    Andrew Gase, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Rose Gold This show-stopping rose gold ring is available for 50% off at Blue Nile’s holiday sale, but not for long!
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of rise
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“Puff (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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