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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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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
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Lloyd evaded a diving Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and a streaking Tyquan Thornton for a huff-and-puff 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.
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Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Only after sunrise did people dare to leave their homes, and by then a ferocious fire was huffing thick plumes of smoke over the city.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Noun
After 36 minutes of cagey huff-and-puff, Arsenal’s clean-sheet record was spoiled again in game nine of their run, though, as in 1903, their undefeatedness in that stretch was to remain intact.
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Michael Walker,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Lloyd evaded a diving Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and a streaking Tyquan Thornton for a huff-and-puff 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.
—
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
In general, bears show agitation by swaying their heads, huffing, and clacking their teeth.
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ABC News,
28 May 2026
Only after sunrise did people dare to leave their homes, and by then a ferocious fire was huffing thick plumes of smoke over the city.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for huff
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But for now, she’s unbothered by all the fuss and plans to relax into the summer with her family.
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Some of the South’s sweetest small towns are more than ready to welcome you for a laidback, fuss-free, quiet weekend away.
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The show was always brilliant at orchestrating moods, with its slow-fast, quiet-loud contrasts, its extreme close-ups and noisy action scenes.
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Collett is, ultimately, the reason D'Arcy dreaded performing that scene.
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Research shows over half of American travelers feel exhausted, with one in five admitting to booking a trip out of anger.
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Newsom, eyeing a presidential run in 2028, has spoken in recent months about populist anger directed towards tech executives whose companies have earned billions while their products threaten to automate jobs out of existence and suck up precious environmental resources.
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In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, the actress used the Solawave 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy Wand, which our writer raves about for its ability to heal blemishes and smooth wrinkles.
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Transfer Josh Derry quickly caught the attention of his teammates and coaches, who raved about his explosiveness and his work ethic during spring camp.
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The combination of heat and high humidity feels insufferable and dangerous because the human body can't cool off as effectively when sweat stays on the skin.
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Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.
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However, the right pest control company depends on your home, location, pests and budget, meaning one of the other companies on our best list might be a better fit.
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Also consider calcium citrate, which is often a better fit for those with sensitive digestion, according to Manaker.
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When even her attempts at enjoying life’s simpler pleasures — like some chicken parm and coconut cream pie at home with a glass of wine — go tragically awry, Patricia’s disappointment and exasperation are both hilarious and painfully palpable.
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Around midday, a group of disappointed Alaskans emerged from their state’s pavilion with exasperation.
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Rinderknecht allegedly ranted to passengers about Luigi Mangione, who is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, capitalism and vigilantism, The Associated Press reported.
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But, for a pitcher who once famously ranted about fastball velocity, this all seems built on a pretty shaky foundation, given those wildly moving radar gun readings.
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“Huff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huff. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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