puff (up)

Definition of puff (up)next

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Verb
  • And this couple rolled up in this giant fifth wheel with a big old pickup.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Similar to Witherspoon’s top, this one has a relaxed fit, a patch pocket, and sleeves that can be rolled up.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • He’s been known to blow up legislation, make surprise nominations, rage-post about sitting Republican lawmakers and retaliate by endorsing their primary opponents.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • An Elk Grove man accused of threatening to blow up buildings in Sacramento over the Fourth of July holiday was set to appear in federal court Thursday to face a bomb threat charge.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • For example, adding things like brick powder to spices, or white powders to milk, to bulk them up.
    Lorena Galliot, Scientific American, 28 May 2026
  • His steals total was a bit misleading, and Kansas coach Bill Self will need to bulk him up and teach him more consistent defensive habits.
    Brendan Marks, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • The delay has raised questions about the condition of his son and successor, and criticism from detractors who say the state is trying to inflate attendance.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • Turkey denies that the deaths constituted genocide, saying the toll has been inflated and that those killed were victims of civil war and unrest.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning.
    Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The rising death toll comes as criticism of the government’s response continues to intensify.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
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“Puff (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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