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
Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
One particular problem was the relatively low resolution available from a mass spectrometer on Cassini called the Cosmic Dust Analyzer (CDA), which parsed the chemical composition of puffs of dust from ice grains striking its detectors each time the spacecraft swooped through a plume.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Lloyd evaded a diving Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and a streaking Tyquan Thornton for a huff-and-puff 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Her pale yellow dress was the epitome of effortless elegance thanks to the whimsical puff sleeves.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
One particular problem was the relatively low resolution available from a mass spectrometer on Cassini called the Cosmic Dust Analyzer (CDA), which parsed the chemical composition of puffs of dust from ice grains striking its detectors each time the spacecraft swooped through a plume.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Bake until puffed and set, about 10 to 11 minutes, rotating pans halfway through.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Lloyd evaded a diving Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and a streaking Tyquan Thornton for a huff-and-puff 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
Noun
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Everything is cooked fresh, served fast, and tastes even better with the salty breeze coming off Bogue Sound.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Highs for Tuesday are in the low 50s with a good breeze and a chance for rain in the afternoon.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The powerful primate makes contact with the glass wall with a heavy thud, which leaves the group near the wall gasping and yelping in fear.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Reactions from the crowd can be heard in the background — with zoo visitors gasping.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ohtani stroked a triple into the right field corner in his first at-bat Thursday and scored on Mookie Betts’ double.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Tigers tied the game in the eighth when Spencer Torkelson stroked a two-run double off reliever Matt Brash, who wound up getting the win.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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In times of increasing cynicism and apathy in the zeitgeist, this phantasm extravaganza — at once humorously deadpan in its playful tableaus and poignantly sincere at its emotional core — feels like a breath of fresh air.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Oct. 2025
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The man draws a sharp, startled breath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The dog was panting and shifting from one foot to the other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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The city, which is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, is rich in porticoes—elegant arcaded structures that line the streets and allow the panting pedestrian, at any point, to flee the sunlight’s blaze and seek shade.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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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Cornerback Darnay Holmes, suffering from a thigh cramp and desperate to return to the game in the final minutes, pulled down his uniform pants — exposing his backside — while a trainer vigorously massaged the area.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some bridesmaids prayed, others massaged her head, while others burned Palo Santo and turned to natural remedies.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Markle publicly congratulated the couple and liked Swift’s Instagram announcement of her engagement to Kelce.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Oct. 2025
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Deputy prime minister Simon Harris also congratulated Connolly for her victory which is expected to be formally announced later on Saturday.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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