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as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
we breezed through the line for customs at the airport
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as in raced
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 breezed
Sandwiching together two epic runs, Shiffrin breezed to her first Olympic gold medal in eight years, her first in the slalom in 12, in what can only be termed a blowout.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Having not won any silverware since 2020, as many as four trophies could turn up in 2026 as Mikel Arteta’s men have given themselves a shot in all three domestic competitions and have just breezed through the league stage of the Champions League, to boot.
—Peter South, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The group breezed through Morgan’s study, where the walls were covered in red silk damask, and proceeded to the library.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
In just 90 seconds, the PSC breezed through an agenda that was likely of little concern to most Georgians.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Jan. 2026
After all, Broadcom’s earnings — as well as its guidance for the current quarter — breezed past expectations.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
Nikola Jokic had 36 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets breezed past the Sacramento Kings 136-105 on Thursday night for their franchise-record 11th straight road win.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Instead, Steven Ramm breezed right through the challenge on the way to victory without a single drop, with Sage Ahrens-Nichols doing the same thing right behind him.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
After earning a grand total of $330,000, Whitaker breezed past Thursday's competition as well.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 27 Nov. 2025
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Having not won any silverware since 2020, as many as four trophies could turn up in 2026 as Mikel Arteta’s men have given themselves a shot in all three domestic competitions and have just breezed through the league stage of the Champions League, to boot.
—Peter South, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The group breezed through Morgan’s study, where the walls were covered in red silk damask, and proceeded to the library.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
In just 90 seconds, the PSC breezed through an agenda that was likely of little concern to most Georgians.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Jan. 2026
After all, Broadcom’s earnings — as well as its guidance for the current quarter — breezed past expectations.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
Nikola Jokic had 36 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets breezed past the Sacramento Kings 136-105 on Thursday night for their franchise-record 11th straight road win.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Instead, Steven Ramm breezed right through the challenge on the way to victory without a single drop, with Sage Ahrens-Nichols doing the same thing right behind him.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
After earning a grand total of $330,000, Whitaker breezed past Thursday's competition as well.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezed
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The love flowed both ways during this stop on Carlile’s first-ever arena tour.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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The neckline flowed into the slender neck strap, creating an X-shape.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Furnell’s team raced on the track at the Cortina Sliding Centre during the International Bobsleigh Federation’s World Cup in November and finished seventh out of 31 teams.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their lungs raced while their quads screamed.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Thomas Müller hit the right post with a shot from outside the area in the 16th minute and, moments later, Brian White's shot from the center of the area sailed over the crossbar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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There were no injuries reported or marine pollution observed, and the ship safely sailed into port with the help of four tugboats, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Charges said Steward sped through a red light and hit another vehicle, killing its two occupants, 53-year-old Esther Fulks and 57-year-old Rose Reece.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Then Cornell sped off in Trotsky’s car, and Hansen returned to Trotsky.—
Josh Ireland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the men's sprint race, Oriol Cardona Coll of Spain cruised to the win.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Crean Lutheran’s boys basketball team cruised to an 83-58 win over Village Christian on Tuesday in the CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinals at Crean Lutheran High.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mustafa said as the man trotted down the stairs, mumbling something—a prayer, a curse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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After initially laying motionless on the field surrounded by medical staff, Toure eventually trotted off the field under his own power.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
20 Dec. 2025
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Net-a-porter and Mr Porter veterans Heather Kaminetsky and Toby Bateman have assembled their teams, set their strategies and begun rewriting the sites’ music for a new generation, and for one-time fans who may have drifted away.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Big Ten drifted from Chicago to Omaha.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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John Helmick hurried to book a flight to San Antonio from his home in Las Vegas after learning his former cross-country coach at Texas had entered the end-of-life stage of hospice care.—
Tom Orsborn,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the wake of the killings of Renee Good and then Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, federal officials hurried to television cameras and social media accounts.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Breezed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezed. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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