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
Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
There is no denying that cigarette smoke clings to the hair, skin and clothing of a regular smoker long after the last puff.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Electrolytes that transport electrons can decompose into flammable gases and puff up your battery into a spicy little pillow, for example.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Featuring the same irresistible taste fans love, Oreo Puffs combine crunchy, chocolatey cereal puffs and marshmallows in every bite.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
There is no denying that cigarette smoke clings to the hair, skin and clothing of a regular smoker long after the last puff.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Verb
Evoking a bygone era when most musicians smoked, Malone puffed on cigarettes between and during songs.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Electrolytes that transport electrons can decompose into flammable gases and puff up your battery into a spicy little pillow, for example.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
Noun
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Hess and Rhoads say the transition from talking about beer to running a brewery has been a breeze.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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Wake up to river views and salty breezes at the Yorktown Beach Hotel.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Onlookers gasped and seemed confused about what had happened.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
16 July 2025
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If the person is not breathing or only gasping, CPR should begin immediately.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Nineteen seconds later, her pass from below the basket went out to Collier, who calmly stroked another trey for a 12-point cushion.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
15 July 2025
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In the back booth of his local dive bar, Alex G strokes his beard and gazes mistily to his left, where a second bar television is playing the same game show but with a slimy purplish-green cast to the screen.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The showrunner recalls holding his breath a lot during those weeks of filming.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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When your stress rises, stop and take three long, conscious breaths.—
Wilson Luna,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Made with a unique blend of European flax linen, viscose, and elastane, these roomy pants tout even more comfort thanks to their stretchy fabric.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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Read more Viral Woman Feeds Dog Common Treat—Then Every Owner's Worst Nightmare Unfolds Symptoms include excessive barking, whining, howling, destruction, house soiling and signs of psychological distress like panting, salivating and vomiting.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 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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By the late Nineties, flimsy strictures of economic decorum were being made even flimsier: massage the losses, underestimate the debts, off-load liabilities into subsidiaries, hide who owns them.—
Leigh Claire La Berge,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Just massage this lightweight formula into the scalp to reinvigorate follicles, prevent damage, and retain moisture.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Instead, coaches are gently correcting or congratulating Ewers.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Council President Joe LaCava congratulated McClurg on her retirement from a 38-year career in public education, the last 16 years spent in the Del Mar district, where all nine schools are geographically in the city of San Diego.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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