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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
Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 24 May 2025
The Southeast will be mostly dry, though thunderstorms in Florida driven by sea breezes would be possible.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Mixi 20-inch Carry-on Suitcase $160 $120 at Amazon Sleek, lightweight, and effortlessly stylish, this carry-on suitcase boasts a durable yet featherlight design that makes breezing through airports a cinch.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Worx Cordless String Trimmer Keep your yard looking pristine with this lightweight edger and weed trimmer, which makes lawn maintenance a breeze.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 24 May 2025
The Southeast will be mostly dry, though thunderstorms in Florida driven by sea breezes would be possible.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Verb
Last year’s team won the Eastern Conference by 14 games and breezed through the playoffs; the current group will enter the playoffs as the East’s No. 2 seed and should face stiffer postseason competition from teams like conference-leading Cleveland and Oklahoma City.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Mixi 20-inch Carry-on Suitcase $160 $120 at Amazon Sleek, lightweight, and effortlessly stylish, this carry-on suitcase boasts a durable yet featherlight design that makes breezing through airports a cinch.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeze
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Inhalers are now easier to use, often combining multiple meds in one puff, and deliver the drugs to the lungs more effectively.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2025
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Was that a puff of pink smoke from the Sistine Chapel?—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2025
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An 11-mile, one-way loop road runs the entire perimeter of the valley with plenty of turn-offs that lead to hiking trails, historic homesites, picnic areas, viewpoints, and campgrounds.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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The site features a picnic area, a children’s play area, and a bar and local produce shop, which are open daily from June to September.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
Verb
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The iconic teen drama kept emotions flowing from 1998 to 2003.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The bigger the bottleneck, the more freely the contents of the bottle flow through it.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Los Blancos sped up talks after their 4-3 defeat to Barcelona on May 11, which effectively ended hopes of retaining their La Liga title this season.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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There are already dozens of newsletters bringing educators up to speed on how to use it to help students learn.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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After Annie shows up on his porch, Jon ushers the nineteen-year-old inside, and the audience sucks in its breath.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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Best Air Purifier Clorox Ultra Air Purifier with UV-C Light $250 at Amazon $262 at Wayfair $250 at Lowe's Much like a breath of fresh air itself, this powerful purifier does wonders deep cleaning the air throughout your home.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Verb
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McGriff — the poster boy for the Clean Sluggers of America — sailed in unanimously.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Winners sail to blue oceans instead, creating uncontested market space where competition becomes irrelevant.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Books about fictional weddings fly off the shelves of bookstores, too.—
Lian Dolan,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Washington left the event shortly after the screening began, having flown to France for the festival on his sole day off, portraying the titular role in Broadway's latest production of Othello.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 May 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 30 May. 2025.
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