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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
Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The Intel Ultra 7 processor keeps up nicely, the 850W 80+ Gold Efficiency power supply delivers the juice, and a generous 32GB of system RAM makes multitasking a breeze.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Jay Peters, The Verge, 8 June 2026
Liza Minnelli breezed into the 21st Tony Awards in an emerald green off-shoulder dress featuring stacks of ruffles and daisy embellishments.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026
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Noun
An easterly breeze is expected to push most thunderstorms inland and toward Florida's west coast later in the day and into the evening.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The Intel Ultra 7 processor keeps up nicely, the 850W 80+ Gold Efficiency power supply delivers the juice, and a generous 32GB of system RAM makes multitasking a breeze.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Verb
But with all the attention on Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, the company breezed by — or neglected to mention — a bunch of cool, smaller features across its new updates.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 8 June 2026
Liza Minnelli breezed into the 21st Tony Awards in an emerald green off-shoulder dress featuring stacks of ruffles and daisy embellishments.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeze
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The open embroidery is sure to feel airy and light in the heat, and the puff sleeves add a charming touch that also feels a bit dressy.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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Start with the warm gougères, airy choux puffs with a molten brie center that arrive drizzled with honey and dusted with parmesan.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The 'bad mom con' Previous generations ran into parenting feedback at social gatherings like school picnics and backyard barbecues, said Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and founder and CEO of Moms First.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The 11-acre site also offers a front-row view of windsurfers and wingfoilers skimming across Howe Sound, with paved paths and grassy areas that invite a picnic by the water.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Still, there has been a notable shift in tone, largely flowing from Pope Francis and continuing under Leo, that embrace a warmer, more welcoming attitude toward LGBTQ communities.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Below that, the main deck is equipped with a spacious salon that flows onto the aft deck, the swim platform, and a garage with space for a 16-foot tender and a Jet Ski.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Hilton has demanded Governor Newsom create an emergency corps to speed up ballot counting, a request Newsom's office dismissed.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Ramsay speeds through many of the action shots to instead focus on Joe’s psyche.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Tunisia holding its breath Central midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, arguably Tunisia’s best player, limped off the field during a warm-up game against Austria, according to the Score.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Newport, Rhode Island On this breath-taking peninsula overlooking Narragansett Bay, Castle Hill Inn is a definitive choice for solace, if for no other reason that waking up to the dramatic view each morning.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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This retro cake recipe from the 1970s is apparently that good.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Every seat at Clark’s Oyster Bar looks to be splurging on seafood towers followed by crab cakes and lobster rolls.—
Chadner Navarro,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Lombardo faced six primary challengers of his own, but sailed to victory Tuesday night.—
Paul Boger,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Fermin’s throw sailed into center field, but Arroyo was called out due to batter’s interference.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The weather service also urged people to avoid windows, and if outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle to seek the closest substantial shelter and to protect themselves from flying debris.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The Cougars came out of the gate flying, with Ani Woodard registering a hat trick and Emma Whoriskey and Taylor Watts adding goals in the opening frame.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeze. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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