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as in puff
a slight or gentle movement of air
a warm spring breeze ruffled our hair
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as in picnic
something that is easy to do
that assignment will be a breeze
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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
we breezed through the line for customs at the airport
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
the doctor breezed past the people in the waiting room, apparently on his way to an emergency
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Recent Examples of breeze
Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Low humidities and gusty afternoon and early evening breezes could result in brief critical conditions in the Shasta Valley through Monday.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Though La’an attempts to breeze past her, Christine matches her pace to ask about Spock’s well-being and his feelings about Korby.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Initially, Hirogami’s combat is a breeze.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Low humidities and gusty afternoon and early evening breezes could result in brief critical conditions in the Shasta Valley through Monday.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
Compared to summer 2024, when fashion was heavily influenced by pop stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Brat initiator Charli XCX, this summer almost breezed by without a dominant fashion core or aesthetic to chase.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Though La’an attempts to breeze past her, Christine matches her pace to ask about Spock’s well-being and his feelings about Korby.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeze
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Using a mouse model lacking the Cntnap2 gene, scientists recorded heightened activity in the RTN when animals faced stimuli such as light flashes or air puffs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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Ham salad can be served on saltines, between cheese puffs, or on a bed of salad greens.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The bakeries are also handy spots to buy baguettes—paired with cheese from a fromagerie or fruit from a local open-air market—for a relaxed park picnic.—
Elissa Garay,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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Just minutes from downtown, Seven Bends State Park offers more than 1,000 acres of wilderness along the Shenandoah River—more than eight miles of hiking trails, boat launches, and picnic areas.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Raft the Animas River Colorado’s world-famous whitewater includes the Animas River, which flows by Durango.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz flowed forward behind a forehand, but chose to try to fool Djokovic by volleying back behind him, instead of into space.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Mechanical engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a new framework that speeds up the design of shock-absorbing foam materials, used in everything from sports and military helmets to spacecraft landing struts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Warmer temperatures increase evaporation, drying out rivers, reservoirs, soil and vegetation, and speeding up Earth’s water cycle as more water goes back into the air for precipitation.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The colors will take your breath away.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This includes water from their breath, sweat, urine, and showers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Several outfitters, including LeBarge Tropical Cruises, sail most days of the week.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Disney Cruise Line Disney sails Halloween on the High Seas voyages in September and October, where passengers will find special decor – including a magical Halloween tree – themed desserts and drinks and other festive activities.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Compost for Life uses black soldier fly larvae to break down organic material.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Neutrogena Clean Face Oil-free Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Recor prefers this oil-free SPF for his face while flying.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pairing with Suzuki’s smart Mediterranean-Japanese cooking, Doi went all out with an array of sakes: Shikishima Junmai, a zephyr of peach blossoms and licorice; a tawny aged brew from 1988, as acidic and nutty as Oloroso sherry; blond mango sake as sweetly fragrant as Juicy Fruit gum.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2023
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Most summer days on the TMB are luxurious, with zephyrs rustling the pastures, blue skies, and great hiking temperatures.—
Doug Mayer,
Outside Online,
15 Feb. 2023
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“Breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeze. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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