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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Some suites have private gardens while others have ocean vistas; whimsical swings sway with the Atlantic breezes on many terraces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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My wife looked beautiful, wearing a sundress that waved in the summer breeze.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Verb
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When Coleman ambled onstage, the audience gasped and broke into applause.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Anabelle gasped for air for about three minutes before going still, body camera footage shows.—
Clare Amari,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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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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There was only one other visitor, another mother stroking another small head.—
Fran Moreland Johns,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Being mentioned in the same breath as Bonds is baseball nirvana, a state in which Alvarez seems to always reside.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Zendaya was very good at teaching people to just take a deep breath and just act like there’s not even a camera there.—
Louis Staples,
Glamour,
27 May 2026
Verb
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My 12-year-old golden retriever tends to pant on a regular basis.—
Jane Sykes,
Washington Post,
25 May 2026
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Peter waltzes through an indistinguishable parade of such parties, high as a kite on some drug or another, at one point getting pulled into a panting threesome with another guy and handsy British tourist Leonora (Paris Petitjean).—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 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 3 Jun. 2026.
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