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
Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The desserts are old-fashioned: allspice cake, French lady cake, lemon puffs, boiled berry pudding.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Mark Carey, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Damien Terrazas remembers how his mother’s face puffed up the first time her boyfriend hit her.
—Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2025
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Noun
There’s a sudden sound like shattering glass and a puff of gray material to the right side of the frame.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The desserts are old-fashioned: allspice cake, French lady cake, lemon puffs, boiled berry pudding.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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
Listen to this article Damien Terrazas remembers how his mother’s face puffed up the first time her boyfriend hit her.
—Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
Noun
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Pairing it with the console was a breeze, but connectivity to a PC proved a real sticking point.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The stainless steel exterior keeps beverages cold for a whopping 24 hours, and a convenient carrying loop makes toting this bottle through the airport a breeze while also keeping it easily accessible.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Another level hems the player in with blocks of self-questioning text while the sound of someone gasping for air drones on in the background.—
Christopher Byrd,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025
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Each inmate put to death using nitrogen in Alabama has appeared to shake and gasp to varying degrees during their executions, according to media witnesses, including a reporter form The Associated Press.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Golfers use these metal clubs for stroking the ball into the hole.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Winner: Photoshop Text, Shapes, Drawing, and 3D Photoshop’s text capabilities are deep, with options like glow, stroking, and even glyph editing (changing parts of characters).—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fully exhale each breath, emptying your lungs as much as possible, making your exhales longer than your inhales.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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That opening leads to something powerful: reconnection through sound — with your breath, your thoughts, your memories, your emotions — sometimes even with other people.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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Pay attention for signs of distress: panting, drooling, a high heart rate, dry nose, lethargy, or even vomiting, staggering or seizures.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
3 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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Step 2: Cleaning and Exfoliation A soothing oil blend of lavender, cypress, cedar wood, and rosemary was massaged on to the scalp to ease the senses and open up the follicles.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Apply the product or device in a circular motion, massaging gently for about five minutes.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And once again, his mom was first to congratulate him.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The monarch, wearing a red tie and an Order of Canada lapel pin, congratulated Carney on his recent victory.—
Rob Gillies,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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