Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puffed (up)
Verb
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Kirk, 31, was a hugely successful political field organizer, TikTok influencer, radio host, nonprofit leader and public speaker all rolled up in one telegenic figure.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Led by running back Ahmad Hardy, the Tigers rolled up 142 rushing yards in the first period alone.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her TikTok about the purple toilet seat quickly blew up.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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The claim soon blew up to users, who claimed that the song was an anthem of the groypers.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reportedly, the use of the RT-70 radio antenna increased the accuracy of GLONASS by around 30%.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The trade and investment element of state visits has increased in recent times.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Understanding that a hot exo-atmosphere would be large and inflated in size, and that graphite would absorb practically all of the starlight impacting that atmosphere if there were a high-altitude layer of it, represents a fascinating scenario for explaining the features of these planets.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Keeping tires properly inflated not only extends their life but also squeezes more miles out of every charge—a win for the wallet and the planet.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lipids used to make fats and the cell membrane are built up two carbons at a time.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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It was just really built up energy.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Puffed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puffed%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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