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
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
At every thrust the tip of the blade entered an inch or two into the ground and threw up small puffs of dust.
—Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 10 June 2025
Talia Abbas, Glamour, 23 June 2025
None of this is pedantic, nor is it puffed up with moral outrage.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Raw alligator was observed thawing at a prep sink where masa puff balls were being prepared.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
At every thrust the tip of the blade entered an inch or two into the ground and threw up small puffs of dust.
—Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 10 June 2025
Verb
The best keratosis pilaris treatment products, at a glance
This one ranked best overall for its elite combination of chemical and physical exfoliants (pumice puffing beads) that leave the skin exceptionally smooth and bright.
—Talia Abbas, Glamour, 23 June 2025
None of this is pedantic, nor is it puffed up with moral outrage.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
Noun
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The thick glass holds up well against the elements and is a breeze to clean.—
Jamie Fischer,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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The unexpected cool breeze on this hot afternoon reminded her that each day need not be an echo of the one before.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Breathing difficulties: The shock of sudden cold-water exposure can cause bouts of wheezing, gasping, and rapid breathing (hyperventilating).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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Symptoms include snoring, gasping during sleep, waking up tired and difficulty falling or staying asleep Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) This condition is caused by the inflammatory proteins that are present in both psoriasis and metabolic syndrome, Dupati says.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Facing two strikes, Ramírez stroked a single off reliever Jared Koenig into left field, bringing home two runs.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
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In central Gaza, a boy stroked the face of his dead sister, 6-year-old Heba Abu Etiwi, in a morgue at Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Hospital.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Lily rolled over, now, onto her back, away from her husband’s meticulous ledgers, and tried to capture her breath, which along with her heart, these days, had the habit of running away from her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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One client takes 10 deep breaths before Zoom calls with the camera off.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Multiple witnesses observed Ryder looking frail and panting with his tongue out in the hours before his collapse, according to court docs.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Summer is the time for road trips, camping, and beach days — but for many of our furry friends, the sun and high temperatures can lead to overheating (signaled by your dog excessively panting and lying prone).—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Verb
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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.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2024
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Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.—
Selene Yeager,
Health,
24 Feb. 2024
Verb
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By the late Nineties, flimsy strictures of economic decorum were being made even flimsier: massage the losses, underestimate the debts, off-load liabilities into subsidiaries, hide who owns them.—
Leigh Claire La Berge,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Just massage this lightweight formula into the scalp to reinvigorate follicles, prevent damage, and retain moisture.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Catcher Connor Wong #12 of the Boston Red Sox congratulates Aroldis Chapman #44 after their 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on July 13, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Friends star Courteney Cox and her boyfriend, singer Johnny McDaid, congratulated Iga Świątek after her Women’s Singles win on Saturday at Wimbledon.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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