puff up
Example Sentences
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With plenty of baking powder and nothing heavy like fruits or nuts in the batter, they have a great rise and puff up on top.
From Salon • Jan. 2, 2025
“I don’t want them to attack my little dog,” who has “little dog syndrome” and loves to puff up his tiny chest muscles, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023
As stars like the sun reach the end of their lives, they transition into red giants that exponentially puff up in size, incinerating any worlds that fall within their advancing boundaries.
From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2023
For this duo, Chocolate is the dominant figure, causing him to naturally puff up proudly.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2022
Her cheeks puff up and her eyes squish and water comes out of them and her face looks a little bit like a sponge.
From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine
