breeze 1 of 2

noun

ˈbrēz How to pronounce breeze (audio)
Definition of breezenext
1
as in puff
a slight or gentle movement of air a warm spring breeze ruffled our hair

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2
as in picnic
something that is easy to do that assignment will be a breeze

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breeze

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verb

1
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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2
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
Noun
Details like floor-to-ceiling glass and oak ceilings add to the home’s grandeur, and a fire pit at the edge of the lawn—plus private beach access—are ideal for travelers who want to soak in the salty breeze. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 Winds were also forecast to pick up, with breezes of 5 to 8 mph. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
Amsterdam is crowded, and cars, trams, bikers, and pedestrians seem to float by from all directions in silence … lost in the white noise of breezing through this dreamy city on two wheels. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026 Even when the Delta breezes bring relief, some days the heat saps the appetite. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breeze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeze
  1. puff
  2. picnic
  3. flow
  4. speed
  5. breath
  6. cake
  7. sail
  8. fly
Noun
  • The padding is generally offered in three weights to suit a range of designs from ultra-light jackets to high puff parkas.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Then a judge had to order the state to rewrite its puff-piece ballot description into something that says what the amendment will actually do.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of puff
Noun
  • The park’s new features include a plaza, picnic pavilion, a BMX skills course spanning 10,000 to 14,000 square feet for all ages, redesigned playground and splash pad.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Levon, the local sheriff, wants Pamela to bowl and go to town picnics, but Pamela can’t move forward — especially since Jason’s body was never retrieved after his drowning.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of picnic
Verb
  • The question confronting Israel and its international partners is not simply whether money should flow into Gaza, but also who controls it—and whether the next arrangement will avoid the failures of the last.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The program could also be targeted rather than universal — triggered by sector-specific unemployment spikes, income level, or geography, so the money flows first to the workers AI disrupts most.
    — Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of flow
Verb
  • Ambrossi can’t sit still, and has left his hotel to speed-walk through the city, speaking rapidly and barely glancing at his phone screen.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Supporters say Prop 45 will speed up environmental review for essential housing, transportation, water, health, education and other projects, cutting costly delays and passing the savings on to consumers.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of speed
Noun
  • At various town hall events, Sand has cited biblical passages that can be interpreted as saying that life begins at breath instead of conception.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Rooms The sheer architectural ingenuity and stature of the main building will take your breath away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of breath
Noun
  • As the train pulls away from the station, Arabic coffee and chocolates are handed out, later followed by a snack box with two shawarma sandwiches, a cake and a bottle of water, all included in the ticket price.
    — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Alongside a menu of baked tagliolini, lamb, and soft vanilla meringue cake, attendees viewed presentations spotlighting the Hall’s youth programs, digital platforms, and efforts to expand its music education worldwide.
    — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of cake
Verb
  • Launched last year, Louis Vuitton’s multiyear partnership with Real Madrid marked yet another high-profile sports deal for the world’s biggest luxury brand, which is active in disciplines ranging from sailing to Formula 1.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Henderson picked it up and sailed a throw to first, allowing the tying run to score.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of sail
Verb
  • The film opens on a beach, with Selvi and her friends flying kites, before moving into domestic interiors where her world narrows.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The hurricane sent chairs flying and destroyed the restaurant’s canopy.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
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“Breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeze. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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