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as in puff
a slight or gentle movement of air
a warm spring breeze ruffled our hair
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as in picnic
something that is easy to do
that assignment will be a breeze
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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
we breezed through the line for customs at the airport
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
the doctor breezed past the people in the waiting room, apparently on his way to an emergency
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Recent Examples of breeze
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
This easy solution is a breeze to install.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
After earning a grand total of $330,000, Whitaker breezed past Thursday's competition as well.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 27 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Delivery and assembly was a breeze.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
This easy solution is a breeze to install.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Cushionaire Canoe Suede Clog These slip-on clogs are perfect for travelers who need to breeze through airport security without fumbling with laces.
—Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
After earning a grand total of $330,000, Whitaker breezed past Thursday's competition as well.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 27 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeze
Noun
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In comparison to liquid foundation, cushion foundations come in a cushion compact with an application puff that leaves a lightweight, buildable, natural finish on the skin.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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From puff-sleeve knits to silky base layers, these winter tops deliver on both style and quality.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The hotel’s concierge will also be happy to set up outdoor excursions, including visits to Everglades National Park, bike rides and picnics in the park.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 18-mile Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail offers slices of green space for picnics and trails to bike or walk to the aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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People pour in from the dense warrens of India’s financial capital and from dusty villages thousands of kilometers away, all flowing towards the fortified, sea-facing Mumbai home of actor Shah Rukh Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Walk through the front door and the layout flows uninterrupted into multiple living areas highlighted by warm cherry wood accents, fine architectural details and an abundance of natural light.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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By speeding up the transit time of your stomach contents, fiber may reduce the amount of time that stomach acid can irritate your esophagus, Dilley added.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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Everyday tasks like tying his shoes left him out of breath.—
Abby Roedel,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Her shooting, her suffering, her last breath.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Ravens finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs in heartbreaking fashion, as kicker Tyler Loop’s game-winning field goal attempt sailed wide right.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Acrisure Stadium is one of the trickier places to kick in the NFL, as Loop found out last week when his potential game-winning kick sailed wide right on the final play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The self-flying camera is equipped with a 4K camera capable of recording at up to 100 frames per second.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, numerous commemorations and tributes occurred in the devastated communities and throughout the city and county of Los Angeles —including flags flying at half-staff at City Hall, county buildings and at all state buildings.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday leads the outcasts to victory in the game of capture-the-flag, or zephyr, rather, but the sore loser boyscouts try to overtake the camp anyway, triggering Slurp the Zombie, who has eaten the brains of several innocent bystanders by now, which is helping his body regenerate.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Pairing with Suzuki’s smart Mediterranean-Japanese cooking, Doi went all out with an array of sakes: Shikishima Junmai, a zephyr of peach blossoms and licorice; a tawny aged brew from 1988, as acidic and nutty as Oloroso sherry; blond mango sake as sweetly fragrant as Juicy Fruit gum.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2023
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“Breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeze. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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