huffs 1 of 2

plural of huff
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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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huffs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of huff

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Noun
  • When actually on the way to the stadium itself, players dressed informally, sometimes just in team sweats.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Tsful Wide-Leg Pants Instead of joggers or sweats, the actress paired her top with matching cropped pants for a more elegant look.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There were fits thrown by the usual suspects (such as Brian Tyree Henry and Harvey Guillén, not pictured) and more surprising looks such as a tuxedo designed by Figs (yes, the scrubs company) on Noah Wyle (also not pictured).
    Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Stylists love their oversized fits, perfect for layering with chunky sweaters, which add that instant dose of sophistication to even the simplest outfit.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But this group’s ceiling hinges largely on former five-star prospect Justin Scott and Ahmad Moten; Taylor raves about Scott’s upside and said Moten has the ability to be the best defensive lineman in the country.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Joseph raves about his football IQ.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Similar scenes play out countless times a day on transit systems in cities across the country – where riders go about their routines even as problems like homelessness, untreated mental illness and unpredictable assaults chip away at an already fragile sense of security in public transportation.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
  • He’s known as a Yoda-like figure behind the scenes of Michigan football, advising both Moore and Jim Harbaugh.
    Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Video footage from the area showed multiple large explosions in Gaza City on Tuesday as the IDF pressed its offensive.
    Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Aside from heavy tanks and artillery firing salvos leading to big explosions and heavy smoke on the training area, infantry units also charged forward on motorcycles, quad bikes or on foot under the cover of drones.
    Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Don't hide from the layers of emotions and frustrations.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • West Ham United fans are no strangers to voicing their frustrations at the club’s board.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
  • One grumbles when the driver rants about development’s ravages.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • But as the battle between the NWSL and WSL for the title of women’s soccer’s top league rages, Thompson’s move across the pond won’t be the last salvo fired.
    Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Expect the list of targets to get longer tomorrow night as one of the most vital shows on TV rages on like a pissed off Eric Cartman.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Huffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huffs. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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