as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
even a whiff of appreciation for everything I've done for her would have been nice
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Recent Examples of whiff
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Most alarming of all, Gil only induced three whiffs from the Astros.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Then Vesia, who mostly throws fastballs and sliders, got Polanco to whiff on an outside changeup.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Sunday was more alarming, as Gil only induced three whiffs.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Most alarming of all, Gil only induced three whiffs from the Astros.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Detmers threw it 16 times, and the Yankees whiffed on six of their 12 swings.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Then Vesia, who mostly throws fastballs and sliders, got Polanco to whiff on an outside changeup.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiff
Noun
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first hint of celebrity Once America became an independent nation, its hatred for the crown turned into intrigue.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The City of Des Plaines said two residents reported smelling gas earlier Tuesday afternoon.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The air smelled faintly of lunch and feet.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Now in an interview with CNN Sports, Biles has offered a glimmer of hope to millions of fans around the world hoping to see her take to the floor for one last dance.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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To Nelson, this weakness represented a glimmer of truth.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In footage shared by the ABF, a sniffer dog could be seen sniffing a black suitcase and clear plastic bag.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Video released on Thursday, April 30, appears to show a police dog sniffing White House Correspondents' dinner accused shooter, Cole Tomas Allen, moments before shots were fired on Saturday, April 25.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Due to the processes that humidifiers use to vaporize water, all of those minerals can potentially wind up in the form of mineral dust, which quickly gathers on the surfaces of your room, or worse, it can be inhaled and cause respiratory problems.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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There are no official animal exhibits along the walk, although there are small shelter areas for taking a seat, inhaling nature and feeling nostalgic.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Whiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiff. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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