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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
Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 Apr. 2026
This will keep the breezes flowing on the hottest of summer days and nights.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
With its promise of turquoise water, white-sand beaches, and warm breezes, the islands draw millions of American travelers every year.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
And all rounds are accompanied by scenic views and cool breezes coming off the lake.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Willy’s older brother, Ben (Jonathan Cake, plummy-voiced and elegant, a cedar to Lane’s stunted apple tree), breezes in and out, always on the way to or from some impressive capital venture.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Partial clearing is expected midday before more showers in the late afternoon and evening that’ll be accompanied by increasing breezes.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
Church bells ring briefly each quarter hour to sound time, their melodic peals blending with ocean breezes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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
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
Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 Apr. 2026
This will keep the breezes flowing on the hottest of summer days and nights.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
With its promise of turquoise water, white-sand beaches, and warm breezes, the islands draw millions of American travelers every year.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
And all rounds are accompanied by scenic views and cool breezes coming off the lake.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Willy’s older brother, Ben (Jonathan Cake, plummy-voiced and elegant, a cedar to Lane’s stunted apple tree), breezes in and out, always on the way to or from some impressive capital venture.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Partial clearing is expected midday before more showers in the late afternoon and evening that’ll be accompanied by increasing breezes.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
Church bells ring briefly each quarter hour to sound time, their melodic peals blending with ocean breezes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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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The first course consists of a burrata and prosciutto salad, spicy rigatoni, lamb lollipops or smoked salmon cheese puffs.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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At the top of this list is fernleaf acacia (Acacia baileyana), a wonderful small tree with bipinnate blue-grey leaves and fragrant yellow spherical flower puffs.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Depending on the season (the camp opens from May through December, when temperatures are pleasant), days fill with picnics in the mountains, visits to Buddhist festivals, or merit-making ceremonies at nearby temples and shrines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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There's a good reason potato salad is a staple at potlucks, picnics, or really any gathering in the South.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In contrast, natural gas is cheap, abundant, and already flows through an extensive pipeline network across the country.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Velvet, marble, and brushed brass elevate the experience and the same dramatic palette flows through the corridors and into the bathrooms which come with Le Labo toiletries and a ready-to-use steam iron fitted onto the wall—an idea that won my heart.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The law speeds a notoriously slow process and allows state parks officials to more easily buy lands for less than $1 million or take free donations from environmental groups if the properties abut existing state parks and won’t require hiring new rangers or other staff.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This approach not only speeds up decision-making but also improves hiring quality by making comparisons between candidates more objective and data-driven.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cherrish Martinez saw her 32-year-old boyfriend take his last breaths just outside their backyard door in Commerce City.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its menthol resin scents the forest, encouraging deep breaths in time with the Atlantic surf on Itapororoca beach, forever within earshot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just off the lobby, Feuillage is the spot for teas, coffees and jewel-like cakes, from macarons filled with fresh raspberries and cream, to lemon tarts topped with a shimmer of gold leaf.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s a love and appreciation of Maryland that goes beyond crab cakes and football; this is a place rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The boat sails from Genoa in complete darkness, a precaution against air raids.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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The line sails year-round from Southern ports including Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Galveston, and New Orleans.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the support of his wife Chiyoho (Yoshitaka), Murashige races to uncover the truth before the castle falls.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Some Senate races in what should be Republican strongholds are suddenly looking tighter that expected.—
Nancy Cook,
Bloomberg,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Breezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezes. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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