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
Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
The puffs of soot that linger when touching ash could contain asbestos, and breathing it in has been linked to mesothelioma and the lung disease asbestosis.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Most players on the list below are attacking wingers or centre-forwards, showing how much Bellingham, often viewed as a midfielder, has puffed his chest out to be the game-changer when his team require it.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But greatness sometimes descends quietly on people who have gone the distance, landing with the downy-soft whisper of a puff of popcorn.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
The puffs of soot that linger when touching ash could contain asbestos, and breathing it in has been linked to mesothelioma and the lung disease asbestosis.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
From bulbous shoes with upturned vamps to pleated pants puffed away from the body, the collection’s doll-like garments took on a larger-than-life feel.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Most players on the list below are attacking wingers or centre-forwards, showing how much Bellingham, often viewed as a midfielder, has puffed his chest out to be the game-changer when his team require it.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
Noun
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Not to mention, a one-piece will make getting ready for your graduation an absolute breeze.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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The smooth porcelain interior heats up evenly and is a breeze to clean.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The crowd was left gasping in shock when the woman surprisingly began giving the berries live tongue action without hesistation.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The second clip teased the level of gore fans can expect from the film, with a scene of bloody child endangerment that made multiple audience members gasped and looked away.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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An inning earlier, Contreras stroked an RBI double to left for his first hit of the season to score Masyn Winn, and Lars Nootbaar scored on shortstop Nicky Lopez’s errant throw to tie the game at 5-all.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Gators managed to get runners on the base in the fifth when second baseman Mia Williams stroked a single down the left-field line to open the inning.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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After the initial whiplash and loss of breath, I was hooked.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Apr. 2025
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As the market holds its breath, the toll is already undeniable.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Eyes wide, panting near panic, Foster perfectly captures the audience's own fear of being alone in the dark with a monster.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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While in its kennel, a dog may pant more, lick its lips more often, or freeze, resembling a statue.—
Katie Liu,
Discover Magazine,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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The brand recommends massaging this tool into the skin a couple of times a week to calm inflammation and soften fine lines.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Use your fingers to massage the zest into the sugar to bring out the oils in the lemon zest.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The singer pushed his chair back, watched in awe, and then leaped up from his seat to congratulate Hill up close.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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However, many of his followers went to the comments to ask about his new bundle of joy and congratulate him.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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