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as in fuss
a state of nervous or irritated concern
was in a huff because everyone was running late and the school bus would stop to pick them up in a matter of minutes
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2
as in scene
an outburst or display of excited anger
gets all in a huff every time anyone makes the slightest criticism
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as in anger
the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity
left the restaurant in a huff after waiting 15 minutes to be seated
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as in to rave
to talk loudly and wildly
demanding to speak to the manager, he huffed about the rudeness of the sales assistant
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Recent Examples of huff
Drew Goins, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
To experience all three—plus a wine tasting after a heart-pumping, 316-stair huff to the top of Tour Philippe le Bon—book The Treats of Dijon excursion on France’s new food trail, La Vallée De La Gastronomie, that runs from Marseille to Dijon.
—Lanee Lee, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2023
Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Or flesh—notice the tiny worker huffing up the steps in the top right.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Trump huffs and he puffs And could blow the White House down
Pick a different end
Plus!
—Drew Goins, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
To experience all three—plus a wine tasting after a heart-pumping, 316-stair huff to the top of Tour Philippe le Bon—book The Treats of Dijon excursion on France’s new food trail, La Vallée De La Gastronomie, that runs from Marseille to Dijon.
—Lanee Lee, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2023
Verb
In this offbeat and surreal comedy, frustrated playwright Mark becomes addicted to huffing perfume to conjure
memories from a previous Italian summer vacation.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Or flesh—notice the tiny worker huffing up the steps in the top right.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for huff
Noun
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The deep pockets add both style and practicality—great for a mom to put her card and keys in without the fuss of a purse.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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Through all that high entertainment, Spaun went out in the morning with hardly a fuss and nary a bogey.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Behind the scenes tensions between coach and front office.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Behind the scenes however, Tehran is understood to be signaling its interest in ending hostilities and resuming nuclear negotiations, sending messages to Israel and the United States via Arab intermediaries.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
17 June 2025
Noun
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The anger of voters is strikingly clear, though, especially for ones who have for so long been loyal to Democrats.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Unsurprisingly, in 2019, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Measure W was causing dread and anger among property owners.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The Elite 11 coaches raved about his performance in Thursday’s 7-on-7 competition.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Diners rave over the sour cabbage fish hot pot—hearty, tangy, and loaded with fish, tofu, and vegetables.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Sure, a high-intensity sweat session can make your heart pump harder, your breath quicken, and may even cause a burning-like feeling in your lungs and chest.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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By the end of the night, the whole team was dripping in sweat and covered in blisters, their pantyhose ripped from their high kicks.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Making the Right Decision for Your Family An all-boys camp, of course, isn't going to be a good fit for every family.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
27 June 2025
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Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN recently listed the Blue Jays as one of the best fits in a potential trade for Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Wisps of images, smells, and sounds of home and her parents give way to a lengthy recounting of her mother, Lil, dying, a-bed and ranting.—
Jane Alison
June 17,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
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In a video shared on social media, Brown ranted about the controversial couple.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Yet rather than panic, creators have been quick to adapt.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Yet the faces and the fashions, not to mention the paranoia and the panic, feel very Seventies.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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“Huff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huff. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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