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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
Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
From muscling the F50s around the course in strong winds, these soft, sub-foiling breezes require a completely different skill set.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Ceiling fans and cross-breezes replace air-conditioning, reinforcing the open-air nature of the design.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
Peak wind gusts Tuesday afternoon could reach 30 mph at times, with 25 mph breezes lingering through Wednesday as high temperatures climb into the 80s.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The score, a mix of lush disco and synth pop with hints of island breezes and karaoke camp, brings a club-like energy to the stage.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The island’s breezes are perfect for kitesurfing, while water sports like kayaking, paddleboarding, and surfing are popular activities as well.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Forecasters said breezes with gusts from 25 mph to 30 mph early Tuesday would precede the cold.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Why Seedlings Need to Be Hardened Off Indoor seedlings are cultivated in a sheltered environment where they’re protected from harsh winds, bright sunlight, and cool spring breezes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 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
Sprawling under a constant sun and cooled by ocean breezes rippling through those signature palm trees, Los Angeles is a singular city with hotel options to match.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
From muscling the F50s around the course in strong winds, these soft, sub-foiling breezes require a completely different skill set.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Ceiling fans and cross-breezes replace air-conditioning, reinforcing the open-air nature of the design.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
Peak wind gusts Tuesday afternoon could reach 30 mph at times, with 25 mph breezes lingering through Wednesday as high temperatures climb into the 80s.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The score, a mix of lush disco and synth pop with hints of island breezes and karaoke camp, brings a club-like energy to the stage.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The island’s breezes are perfect for kitesurfing, while water sports like kayaking, paddleboarding, and surfing are popular activities as well.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Forecasters said breezes with gusts from 25 mph to 30 mph early Tuesday would precede the cold.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Why Seedlings Need to Be Hardened Off Indoor seedlings are cultivated in a sheltered environment where they’re protected from harsh winds, bright sunlight, and cool spring breezes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 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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His bakery specializes in French classics such as puffs from choux pastry, but also unique original creations, including a seasonal series with desserts shaped to look like real fruits.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Classic ham salad gets elevated when placed between fluffy cheese puffs.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meliora is spring showers, garden picnics, and butterflies from a crush, bottled.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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And just in time for spring and summer picnics, beach trips and hiking, the brand is back with the Vitalize collection.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Oil prices will hinge on a steady resumption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz following disruptions of tanker activities there, ING analysts wrote.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Clean Gutters Make sure gutters are cleaned regularly so water flows away from your house.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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This prevents smells, reduces the risk of pests, and speeds up breakdown when burying the peels.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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That came as Xi’s purge of China’s military widened — including the removal of nine military officers from the congress last week — as China speeds up its goals of modernizing its army in the coming few years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some feel better after taking deep breaths.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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And that's a big thing, taking deep breaths and not allowing the game to speed up on you.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Containers will be provided to take home other cakes, but feel free to bring your own.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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From cakes to pies to cookies and more, these are Grandma's favorite dessert recipes to enjoy on Easter Sunday.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That often sails round-trip from Seattle or Vancouver with stops such as Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Two examples of these itineraries are Celebrity’s transatlantic sailing from Orlando, Florida, to Southampton, England (by way of Bermuda and Lisbon), and this 23-day transpacific journey aboard Windstar Cruises, which sails from Tokyo to Vancouver.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The officer quickly races into the arena, the more than 21-minute video released by the Pawtucket Police Department shows.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pretending to be asleep, the girl desperately calls a family member who races to the house and calls 911 while on the road.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Breezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezes. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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