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as in sweats
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 fits
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 angers
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 raves
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 huffs
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.
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Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Aug. 2024
Noun
David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.
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Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.
—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.
—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huffs
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Amazon has so many chic summer matching sets that go beyond cozy slouchy sweats.
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Leggings, sweats, or anything with a stretchy waistline aren't just leisure staples—they're beacons of comfort and emotional support.
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The women’s assortment spans slim, straight, kick flare, boyfriend wide leg and relaxed straight fits made with stretch denim to 100 percent cotton chore jackets and overalls.
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There were certainly many unsuccessful fits and starts.
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Those frustrations could be on the verge of boiling over.
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South Africa has a history of xenophobic violence as migrants from poor nations like Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi generally end up settling in impoverished communities in South Africa where unemployment and frustrations are high.
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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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Sure, every fashion expert and social media stan account raves about her unbeatable approach to method dressing with longtime stylist Law Roach, but not enough people seem to appreciate how wearable the 29-year-old superstar’s couture looks can be.
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Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
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The film, a reimagining of John Alan Schwartz’s 1978 film, follows a website content moderator (Ferreira) who becomes obsessed with a series of disturbing videos that seem to recreate scenes from the iconic Faces of Death film series.
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Better that there be no resentments about money, better that Adele learn that rash decisions had lasting costs.
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These same resentments likely erupted in the murder of Clapham and in the solidarity a great many local people felt with the Panis woman.
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And his ultimate war is with Bob, a tech CEO who rants about his haters and has gotten rich off rebranded snake oil and whose obvious corruption has been obscured by his self-mythologizing.
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One grumbles when the driver rants about development’s ravages.
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Another toxic chemical crisis A massive fire at a Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse triggered an ammonia leak, explosions and shelter-in-place orders across Eastside neighborhoods.
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Moscow’s mayor said air defenses shot down nearly 200 drones, as videos circulating on social media showed explosions and smoke billowing across the Russian capital.
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“Huffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huffs. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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