as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
felt a puff of wind on his face
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as in to stroke
to praise too much
a talk show host who can be counted on to puff up the celebrities who readily consent to be interviewed
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Recent Examples of puff
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Smoking Each puff of a cigarette causes a temporary spike in blood pressure by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system and constricting blood vessels.
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Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
When cold dough hits the oven, the butter will puff between each layer.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 June 2026
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Noun
Her ensemble fully embraced ’80s silhouettes, with puff sleeves and subtle shoulder pads serving as focal points.
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Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Smoking Each puff of a cigarette causes a temporary spike in blood pressure by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system and constricting blood vessels.
—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
Verb
The Whitaker Group and Adidas also puffed together recently on the BW Army.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
When cold dough hits the oven, the butter will puff between each layer.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
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Inside the villa, the vibe was much more relaxed, as guests mingled in the garden hoping to catch a breeze before the runway show began.
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The spinner wheels and adjustable handle make pulling it through the airport a breeze, and the inside has a mesh divider, elastic straps, and a hidden pocket to keep belongings organized.
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Sometimes poetry leaves the cinema behind, gasping for breath.
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Zendaya was visibly shocked at first, gasping and clasping her hands over her face, but got into the performance, laughing and dancing along as Holland came over to dance on her.
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But Argentina’s talisman stroked it wide of the net.
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The responder then bends down to gently stroke the bird before getting another idea.
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The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned.
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Simón’s new film — introspective, often visually breath-stopping, and lensed with glittering coastal beauty by cinematographer Hélène Louvart — premiered at Cannes 2025 in competition, went on to play at myriad festivals, and is only now opening in the United States from Janus Films.
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Dogs primarily regulate heat through panting and small sweat glands in their paw pads, according to the American Kennel Club.
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Pet owners spoke reassuringly to their dogs, who panted and pawed their owners, and to their mewing cats.
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Her voice, languid and honeyed, can glide over sensual R&B, bouncing reggaetón, shimmering pop or nostalgic jazz.
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Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.
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Witt appeared to massage the inside of his knee and then, after being examined, remained in the game for the third out of the inning.
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To obtain the star’s glossy mane, massage a thin layer of the serum into your scalp twice daily.
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Owens was begrudgingly congratulated by Hitler, but neither he nor the other Black medalists were ever even acknowledged by Roosevelt, who had also refused to endorse a boycott of the Games—an effort led by Black and Jewish organizations that opposed both Nazism and American segregation.
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In a clip shared on social media, a beaming Kolek could be seen trotting alongside the parade barricade, where scores of fans enthusiastically extended their hands to high-five the point guard and congratulate him.
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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