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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
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2025
The game started 12 minutes late because of a pregame drizzle, then the humidity was turned down and a cool breeze came in off the lake.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The tech giant announced on June 10 that iPhones and Apple Watches will be able to store a virtual copy of passports and IDs, so travelers can breeze through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints with just a flash of a screen.
—Kinsey Gidick, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Featuring a powerful 1,600-watt motor and seven pre-programmed settings (smoothies, extracts, bowls, spreads, chopping, food processing, and dough), the Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System will make weeknight meal prep a breeze.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2025
The game started 12 minutes late because of a pregame drizzle, then the humidity was turned down and a cool breeze came in off the lake.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Verb
The guy drips with emotion and cannot breeze past or ignore a line of questioning.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The tech giant announced on June 10 that iPhones and Apple Watches will be able to store a virtual copy of passports and IDs, so travelers can breeze through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints with just a flash of a screen.
—Kinsey Gidick, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeze
Noun
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But a small puff of air, stirred up as an enormous glass door to a dinosaur's cage slides open, drives that wrapper into a vent.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Raw alligator was observed thawing at a prep sink where masa puff balls were being prepared.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Their walk led them to a pretty picnic complete with champagne.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and a blanket or chairs to watch the show, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The death toll has rose to over 120 people killed since heavy rainfall overwhelmed the Guadalupe River and flowed through homes and summer camps in the early morning hours of July 4.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Both the Sai and the Kok rivers flow into the Mekong, as does the Ruak, where unsafe levels of arsenic have also been found.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Scope of rescue effort ‘overwhelmed’ first responders Firefighters and police sped to the scene of the fire after the assisted-living facility’s automatic alarm system triggered an emergency call.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Smaller than the dogs on the sidewalk, much smaller than the cars speeding by.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Lily rolled over, now, onto her back, away from her husband’s meticulous ledgers, and tried to capture her breath, which along with her heart, these days, had the habit of running away from her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Beyond performance, breath plays a key role in understanding chronic disease.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Boaters can set out from the property and sail into Vineyard Harbor and the open waters beyond.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But that ship had sailed, was sinking, and had the Heat’s season taking on water.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Passengers flying in the United States at certain airports are no longer required to take off their shoes when going through security lines, according to news outlets including CBS News and The New York Times on Monday.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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After his strike flew past U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese, Jimenez briefly celebrated with his teammates before sitting on the turf at NRG Stadium, pulling out a Mexico jersey with Jota’s name and number (#20), and mimicking playing a video game.—
Martin Rogers,
New York Times,
7 July 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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Most summer days on the TMB are luxurious, with zephyrs rustling the pastures, blue skies, and great hiking temperatures.—
Doug Mayer,
Outside Online,
15 Feb. 2023
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“Breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeze. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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