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Recent Examples of plumping
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The cream creates a supple look and feel, and promises plumping hydration for up to 24 hours.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The formula has hyaluronic acid and aloe leaf extract for plumping hydration; marshmallow-root and green tea extracts for antioxidant protection; chamomile and cucumber flower extracts to soothe irritation; and niacinamide to brighten.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The nourishing blend features argan oil, plumping hyaluronic acid, smoothing squalane, and rich cocoa and shea butters to leave skin feeling incredibly soft.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The cream creates a supple look and feel, and promises plumping hydration for up to 24 hours.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The formula has hyaluronic acid and aloe leaf extract for plumping hydration; marshmallow-root and green tea extracts for antioxidant protection; chamomile and cucumber flower extracts to soothe irritation; and niacinamide to brighten.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The nourishing blend features argan oil, plumping hyaluronic acid, smoothing squalane, and rich cocoa and shea butters to leave skin feeling incredibly soft.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumping
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The ball appeared to land on the boardwalk outside the stadium before plopping into McCovey Cove.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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The design is meant to be sleeker than just plopping in the lighting.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Cubs did just enough to scratch a run across against Braves lefty Chris Sale, and the bullpen kept tossing up zeros en route to a 2-0 victory to snap a four-game losing streak.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, is suspected of tossing a rock at the head of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal — one of the rarest marine mammals on earth — on May 5 in an incident that was caught on camera by locals.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Plumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumping. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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