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as in puffs
a slight or gentle movement of air
a warm spring breeze ruffled our hair
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as in picnics
something that is easy to do
that assignment will be a breeze
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as in flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
we breezed through the line for customs at the airport
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as in speeds
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 breezes
Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 May 2026
Over the next few days, ocean breezes will die down and the beaches will heat up.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Reserve a room for two with common rooms including a cozy living room, a stunning kitchen and porches for mountain breezes.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Mild breezes and bird song swept across the grounds on Friday of Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills — perfect conditions for Arbor Day, a day set aside for people coming together to plant trees.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Dozens of wildfires keep burning in Georgia and Florida, with weekend breezes and low humidity expected to extend dangerous conditions.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
This will keep the breezes flowing on the hottest of summer days and nights.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
And all rounds are accompanied by scenic views and cool breezes coming off the lake.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Anderson breezes through monumental shifts from there — Perfidia’s deepening romantic relationship with Pat, her subsequent pregnancy and postpartum depression, the beginnings of a psychosexual dynamic with Lockjaw, the downfall of the French 75, and the splintering of the lives associated with it.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
Potholes, sinkholes a recurring issue along promenade Even on overcast autumn days, fishermen, cyclists and pedestrians make use of the waterfront breezes along the Shore Parkway Promenade.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Its powered by an Intel Celeron dual-core chip with 4GB RAM, which breezes through docs, Zoom meets, or YouTube tabs.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Wind is a recurring variable at Yokohama; breezes off Tokyo Bay can push approach shots.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
There isn’t much summer left, and the days and nights are getting cooler as autumn breezes in.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
And while summer temperatures can be sizzling, consistent Atlantic Ocean breezes and reliable afternoon thunderstorms help cool things off.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 May 2026
Over the next few days, ocean breezes will die down and the beaches will heat up.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Reserve a room for two with common rooms including a cozy living room, a stunning kitchen and porches for mountain breezes.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Mild breezes and bird song swept across the grounds on Friday of Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills — perfect conditions for Arbor Day, a day set aside for people coming together to plant trees.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Dozens of wildfires keep burning in Georgia and Florida, with weekend breezes and low humidity expected to extend dangerous conditions.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
This will keep the breezes flowing on the hottest of summer days and nights.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
And all rounds are accompanied by scenic views and cool breezes coming off the lake.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
On a winter day, country singer-songwriter Megan Moroney breezes into the Manhattan bistro Frenchette wearing a tiger-print jacket with a matching dress and boots.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Anderson breezes through monumental shifts from there — Perfidia’s deepening romantic relationship with Pat, her subsequent pregnancy and postpartum depression, the beginnings of a psychosexual dynamic with Lockjaw, the downfall of the French 75, and the splintering of the lives associated with it.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
Potholes, sinkholes a recurring issue along promenade Even on overcast autumn days, fishermen, cyclists and pedestrians make use of the waterfront breezes along the Shore Parkway Promenade.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Its powered by an Intel Celeron dual-core chip with 4GB RAM, which breezes through docs, Zoom meets, or YouTube tabs.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Wind is a recurring variable at Yokohama; breezes off Tokyo Bay can push approach shots.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
There isn’t much summer left, and the days and nights are getting cooler as autumn breezes in.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezes
Noun
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Today Hendricks stands as the fourth caretaker of the establishment known for its chili cheese hot dogs, burgers, pizza puffs, sandwiches and sausages.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The video shows slight puffs of smoke from the Sea Star’s smokestack, and then darker smoke rising from it after the strike.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Between July and October, visitors marvel at the striking blue water, stopping at some or all of the 30 overlooks along the way for photos, views, picnics, or hikes.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Perfect for picnics or any warm-weather event, it’s designed with a halter neck, a soft linen blend fabric, and a low back with a bow that makes a playful statement.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
Verb
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But molten rock flows through all of them, and eventually, something cracks, breaks, and explodes.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Each evening, live music flows from the dining room onto Ocean Drive, where a percussionist, guitarist, and vocalist’s sounds invite diners for an impromptu salsa dance session.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Verb
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This is the first time a drone delivery platform connects directly to a restaurant's point of sale, which speeds things up behind the scenes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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This immediacy compresses decision-making timelines and speeds the pace of engagements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Focus on slow, steady breaths to help your body adapt to the cold.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Slow, deep breaths that lengthen the exhale send a signal of safety to the nervous system.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Grilled spam, traditionally served on rice cakes, is settled onto crispy hash browns, wrapped with nori and served with a side of spicy sriracha mayo.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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The party was already in full swing when Prince William and Princess Kate arrived, with guests enjoying mini sandwiches and tiny cakes for an hour or so beforehand.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Sooner or later, every ship sails off into the sunset.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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The boat sails from Genoa in complete darkness, a precaution against air raids.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Eta Aquarid meteors can be spotted from April 19 to May 28 as Earth passes through the debris trail left in the wake of Halley's Comet as the comet races along its 76-year orbit.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Jake LaRavia races down for a layup.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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“Breezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezes. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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