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
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
When The Void persona emerges, all hell and darkness break loose as this sinister silhouette is able to disintegrate anything into a shadowy puff simply by raising his hand.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The guests rejoice, drinks in hand, while puffing on cigarettes.
—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
No air will shoot out of the valve, although the pump hose itself will give a little puff.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
When The Void persona emerges, all hell and darkness break loose as this sinister silhouette is able to disintegrate anything into a shadowy puff simply by raising his hand.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Signs that a chicken is broody include persistent nesting; puffed feathers and protective behavior; clucking or vocalizations, especially when approached near the nesting area; and reluctance to leave the nest.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The guests rejoice, drinks in hand, while puffing on cigarettes.
—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
Noun
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Without a wire to handle or restrict you to the nearest power outlet, the cordless vacuum is a breeze to maneuver.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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The steel racks are removable and dishwasher-safe, so clean-up is a breeze.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Trapped in a living prison and gasping for air, Kate must confront both real-life monsters of the deep and her inner demons as a desperate fight for survival and salvation unfolds.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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Now the Nuggets have no choice but to keep gasping for air and rolling with Oklahoma City’s punches.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 May 2025
Verb
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But at the moment that Prima completed the unravelling of the braid and stroked her fingers through to the ends of her hair, Heiss stopped speaking.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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The singer announced the news on his Instagram with a video of himself and his newborn daughter, holding his baby girl's hand and sweetly stroking her fingers.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There's no good message for America that comes out of these guys ever taking a free breath again.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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Just pick one small action today—one micro-act of joy, one text to a friend, one deep breath.—
Dr. Rina Koshkina,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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By halftime, Luka was panting like an old dog in August.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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Wallen has abandoned the panting rasp of his mid-twenties, and now performs with force and depth.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
16 May 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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But can putting castor oil in the belly button and massaging the area help with digestive issues as well?—
Justin Laube,
EverydayHealth.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Spend 30 to 60 seconds rolling or massaging each region in and around the hips — glutes, outer thighs, inner thighs, quads (front, top of leg) and hamstrings (back, top of leg) — before stretching or mobility exercises.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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An array of European leaders congratulated Dan on his victory, including France’s Emmanuel Macron, Poland’s Donald Tusk and Moldova’s Maia Sandu.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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The Redditor said that her mother-in-law started tearing up and her boss stood up to congratulate them.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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