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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
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Thanks to the development of new, lightweight rotors, engineers in Germany have created a small wind turbine that excels at efficiency, even when breezes aren't blowing strongly.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
The only squib marks left on anyone were on the almost 5,000 patrons who braved one of the most refreshingly moderate ocean breezes California has to offer to see maybe still the best homegrown group California has had to offer in any recent year.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Wednesday is expected to see a high in the lower 60s and mostly sunny skies, with gusty breezes kicking in heading into the night.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
As the leaves change and cool breezes rush in, New York City is ushering in a spooky October.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Located between the Cascade Mountains and the Coast Range, the valley benefits from cool marine breezes that extend the growing season.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
Locals come here to jog or bike, and visitors will find it an easy way to orient themselves to the city while taking in breezes off the Hillsborough River.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Waking up to Mediterranean breezes instead of alarm clocks.
—Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
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
Think endless beaches, warm breezes, swaying palm trees, and sunny skies.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Thanks to the development of new, lightweight rotors, engineers in Germany have created a small wind turbine that excels at efficiency, even when breezes aren't blowing strongly.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
The only squib marks left on anyone were on the almost 5,000 patrons who braved one of the most refreshingly moderate ocean breezes California has to offer to see maybe still the best homegrown group California has had to offer in any recent year.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Wednesday is expected to see a high in the lower 60s and mostly sunny skies, with gusty breezes kicking in heading into the night.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
As the leaves change and cool breezes rush in, New York City is ushering in a spooky October.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Located between the Cascade Mountains and the Coast Range, the valley benefits from cool marine breezes that extend the growing season.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
Locals come here to jog or bike, and visitors will find it an easy way to orient themselves to the city while taking in breezes off the Hillsborough River.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Waking up to Mediterranean breezes instead of alarm clocks.
—Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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Many super-puffs get their inflated atmospheres from tidal heating.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Welcome to culinary school, which is just potato puffs.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many talked about holding picnics and other get-togethers to build community.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
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During picnics, cover foods and drinks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Reflect honestly about your longings as Mercury flows with Jupiter and Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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During a stay here in one of the hotel’s 208 rooms (including 12 suites), guests will be able to enjoy luxe linens, Japanese-style soaking tubs, and plenty of natural light that flows in through floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During one depressive episode, Springsteen somberly speeds down the road in his Camaro before violently hitting the brake.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jonah escapes and speeds off in a bright yellow Jeep with Tali hiding in the back.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Marcus mimicked the last breaths of his younger brother.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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Let’s do a few more calming breaths.—
Susanna Wolff,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its croissants, breads, quiches, cakes, and macarons and other offerings are made with organic ingredients.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hundreds of congressional staffers lined up on what was the 15th day of the shutdown for a chance to snap a picture with the senator and his 60-pound bulldog, whose face donned custom cakes and cake pops.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Royal Caribbean sails itineraries to 270-plus destinations in 60-plus countries on six continents.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers know about the wrecks because reporting any commercial ship that sails on the lakes is required; from the early 19th century to the 20th century, about 40,000 ships sailed the Great Lakes, Baillod said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Boise and Garden City races One candidate running for Boise City Council has past drug charges, the Statesman found.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Oct. 2025
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Filmmaker Jordan Peele's feature debut and first venture into the realm of horror is an almost flawless, emotional roller coaster that races on the tracks of both Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and The Stepford Wives (1975).—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Breezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezes. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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