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Recent Examples of plumping
Among its 10 other ingredients are glycerin, a humectant that draws moisture to the skin and plumping hyaluronic acid.
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Hailey Bieber swears by the skin-plumping moisturizer, too.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 Mar. 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
Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Hailey Bieber swears by the skin-plumping moisturizer, too.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 Mar. 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
Verb
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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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But few are as rage-inducing as plopping into a gaping pothole.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The idea of tossing a bunch of ingredients into a device in the morning and coming home to a delicious hot meal is undoubtedly appealing, but the reality often falls short.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Instead of tossing the expensive liquor, the man decided to share it with his fellow passengers.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Plumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumping. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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