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
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 May 2026
On TikTok, Photon Matrix posted a video of the device killing the mosquitoes at night and leaving only micro-puffs of smoke behind; the video has been viewed more than 70 million times.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Christina Manian, Health, 14 May 2026
Cook for 4-6mins on each side until puffed and cooked through.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 9 May 2026
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Noun
Rodrigo’s version was pink with small puff sleeves and a floral pattern.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 May 2026
On TikTok, Photon Matrix posted a video of the device killing the mosquitoes at night and leaving only micro-puffs of smoke behind; the video has been viewed more than 70 million times.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Verb
For comparison, rice cakes come in just slightly lower than white bread, which can have a GI of 90.1
The high glycemic index of rice cakes is related to the fact that they are essentially puffed white rice, a refined grain.
—Christina Manian, Health, 14 May 2026
Cook for 4-6mins on each side until puffed and cooked through.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
Noun
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The angel wore a trim charcoal Borsalino with a tiny bouquet of songbird feathers and a scarlet paisley scarf that rippled in the breeze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Up high, fresh laundry quivers in the breeze like bunting, pegged precariously to twine stretched taut between windows.—
Esme Nicholson,
NPR,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Another video shows Wallen walking back towards the piano, as the audience gasps and cheers in response.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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The crowd gasped, then erupted in cheers.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Mihyia Davis stroked the next pitch off Slimp’s glove in left for a double and Williams moved to third.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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After a popout to second by first baseman Jordan Woolery, shortstop Aleena Garcia stroked an RBI single to give the Bruins a 2-1 lead.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The New York Knicks held their collective breath during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night after All-Star guard Jalen Brunson suffered an injury scare against the San Antonio Spurs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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For Ginsberg, ever-attuned to the rhythmic physicality of verse, the central atom of poetry wasn’t the line or the foot, but rather the breath, emphasizing that his were longer than his free verse hero Whitman because the good, grey poet probably had smaller lungs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Signs include panting, a hoarse bark, scuffing or dragging their toes along the ground, and sometimes regurgitation or swallowing problems.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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My 12-year-old golden retriever tends to pant on a regular basis.—
Jane Sykes,
Washington Post,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Her voice, languid and honeyed, can glide over sensual R&B, bouncing reggaetón, shimmering pop or nostalgic jazz.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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While this is all occurring on your scalp and hair, your body is on a heated bed, and your body is getting massaged.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Because of Malkin’s age, the one-year deal could include bonuses, which would help massage the AAV.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Hurts did not change his description of their relationship when asked about it in his first news conference of the offseason and congratulated Brown on his wedding.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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In a brief speech after Qualls earned the endorsement, Demuth did not congratulate him.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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