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
Shane C Kurup, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
This disposable weed vape pen is free from additives, offering users around 800 puffs.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Popcorn is a corn kernel that puffs up or pops when heated.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Clouds of steam puff from the chimneys of the dyers and washhouses below, and a hum of activity rises in the air.
—Shane C Kurup, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
This disposable weed vape pen is free from additives, offering users around 800 puffs.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
Then remove the foil and continue baking until the casserole is puffed and lightly brown and the center is set and doesn't jiggle.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Popcorn is a corn kernel that puffs up or pops when heated.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
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The wind mode, however, adjusts to the breeze and neutralizes the crackle.PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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Yet, a rare recent cold snap has seen residents of the kingdom’s capital throwing on extra layers and enjoying the cool winter breeze.Jay Ganglani, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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By midday Wednesday, distressed Santa Monica residents gasped in the smoke and strained against 40-mph wind gusts, dragging pets and suitcases to their cars to flee the mandatory evacuation zone north of San Vicente.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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In December 2024, Gomez reacted to her double nomination with a video on her Instagram Stories, in which gasped and buried her face in her hands after her name was called in the movies category.Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The father pointed to the sky, stroked his head, and seemed to explain something to him.Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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However, the way Percy is stroking John’s face and talking about his beautiful eyes says that there are some lingering feelings there.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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Hiring him would represent a breath of fresh air for the Raiders.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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That, in itself, feels like a breath of fresh air now that children’s toys and silly gadgets are starting to feel over-engineered.Verge Staff, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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When southern Spain trembles in heat, when dogs seem to be panting their last breaths in narrow bands of shade in the white villages of Andalusia, northern Spain keeps cool.Stanley Stewart, airmail.news, 31 Aug. 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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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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From there, unlike in Sacramento, the Heat massaged the lead to the finish.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
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Her process begins with massaging the face using tools like microcurrents, rollers and gua sha to rejuvenate the skin.Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
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Vance shook the hands of Republicans congratulating him, with some members stopping him for photos.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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One notable reaction however was from Strong’s Armageddon Time co-star Hathaway who took to Instagram to joke about Strong’s look while congratulating him on his nomination.Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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