as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
wafts carrying the scent of spring flowers
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as in to hover
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
a feather wafted past us and settled on the grass
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Recent Examples of waft
Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Between these more solid moments, however, is a waft of allusions and trails of information that simply peter out, possibly in a deliberate mirroring of Marina’s own frustrations.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
No stone has been left unturned as windows of artificial buildings have curtains and flower boxes, manhole covers are set into the floor and custom scents waft through the air in each land, from warm woody notes to sweet candy aromas.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Noun
When the Knicks win, there is pure joy, some untoward words, and a waft of weed.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Between these more solid moments, however, is a waft of allusions and trails of information that simply peter out, possibly in a deliberate mirroring of Marina’s own frustrations.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Verb
Ted Bundy, the author’s main case study, was born in 1946 to an unwed mother with uncertain paternity and raised in the Skyline neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, as leaded-gas fumes wafted through the streets.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
No stone has been left unturned as windows of artificial buildings have curtains and flower boxes, manhole covers are set into the floor and custom scents waft through the air in each land, from warm woody notes to sweet candy aromas.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waft
Noun
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Its durable shell can stand up to Florida downpours, and the 360-degree spinner wheels make navigating even MCO’s iconic carpet a breeze.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
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Convincing the Tribe to extend its branding to the festival launched in 1972 now attracting tens of thousands of people downtown every Labor Day Weekend should be a breeze.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Three drones hovered over the facility during CNN’s visit, according to local officials.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Its shares declined by nearly 3%, hovering around $159 this afternoon.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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My digital identity began to reflect my reality, and the deals stopped disappearing in a puff of smoke when the prospects googled my name.—
Jason BARNARD,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Still feeling abandoned, Rumi disappears in a dramatic puff of red smoke.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The Vineyard Haven Ferry sails year-round from Woods Hole on the southwestern tip of Cape Cod, and crosses Vineyard Sound in just 45 minutes.—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The ship was sailing to Messina, Sicily from Kotor, Montenegro and was right off the coast of Italy when the incident occurred, leaving it to drift for a short period of time, according to CruiseMapper.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The solution is simple: Take three deep breaths plus a 30-second body scan before every team interaction.—
Sahar Andrade,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Born from the founder’s personal battle with eczema, the brand is a breath of fresh air in a world full of irritating, complicated formulas.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The city celebrated in style with players and fans floating down the river on barges.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Princess Anne's first name may have been inspired by another princess born into the British royal family, as Anne had first been floated as the moniker for Princess Margaret.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In some time, the faint scent of elephants drifted through the air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even Ravens players like Stanley who already knew how to swim got assistance from Phelps.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Yonah described how the girls were floating unconscious in the water, their life jackets keeping them afloat, as their father—who does not know how to swim—scraped up his hands, feet and back trying to save them.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Waft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waft. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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