as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
felt a puff of wind on his face
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as in to stroke
to praise too much
a talk show host who can be counted on to puff up the celebrities who readily consent to be interviewed
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Recent Examples of puff
Steven Savage, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Each bag will blend two Pringles flavors in one puff.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Alyssa Sybertz, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
Dylan had the opposite problem, and his puffed up like so many mosquito bites.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Noun
There is no flame, just a burst of visible light and a puff of steam/smoke when the weed is struck without any damage to the crop.
—Steven Savage, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Each bag will blend two Pringles flavors in one puff.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
Bake cookies: Bake for 11-13 minutes, until the cookies have puffed up and are just starting to brown.
—Alyssa Sybertz, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
Dylan had the opposite problem, and his puffed up like so many mosquito bites.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
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With a convection fan and 11 presets this little oven will make cooking just about anything (including a whole chicken) a breeze.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024
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The hinged branches are pre-attached to make unpacking and packing a breeze.Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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The crowd gasped as smoke from red and gold fireworks filled the air.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Spectators in the gallery cried and gasped, as Neely’s legs flailed about and then slowed down and stopped moving altogether before Penny released his hold on Neely’s neck and got up, fifty-one seconds later.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Beyond stroking Trump’s ego, Sunday’s display of dominance in one of the bluest places in America seemed designed to create a sense of inevitability around a Republican restoration.Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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In a video posted to X, Hines, 59, was seen stroking her husband’s face with her finger.Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Everyone is holding their breath for something, anything about GTA 6, supposedly out in fall 2025, though who knows how likely that is.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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But the process meant every breath and sound was captured.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hundreds of Walmart shoppers have awarded the top and pants five-star ratings.Shea Simmons, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The pocketed button-up and pants with an elastic waist are available in regular, petite, and tall lengths, sizes XS-XXXL, and 10 colors.Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
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Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
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Creams and serums: Add rice water to a base ingredient, such as coconut oil, and massage it into your skin, or add rice water to a favorite moisturizer or serum.Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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This Repair and Shine Hair Brush has an olive wood handle and boar hair bristles that impart shine and massage the scalp.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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In response, the city's official Facebook page posted a statement congratulating Vance on Wednesday.Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2024
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To seal the night, a sky-high Principessa cake illuminated with sparklers made the rounds, as revelers congratulated the brand’s team and soaked in the festive atmosphere.Vogue, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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