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
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Smoking Each puff of a cigarette causes a temporary spike in blood pressure by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system and constricting blood vessels.
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Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
His lips puffed with each breath.
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Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 June 2026
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Noun
Her ensemble fully embraced ’80s silhouettes, with puff sleeves and subtle shoulder pads serving as focal points.
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Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Smoking Each puff of a cigarette causes a temporary spike in blood pressure by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system and constricting blood vessels.
—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
Verb
When rolling up the dough, be careful not to roll it too tightly to allow the buns room to rise and puff up.
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Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
His lips puffed with each breath.
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Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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Simply plant the lightweight poles in the sand, face it into the breeze, and let the wind do the rest.
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Sometimes poetry leaves the cinema behind, gasping for breath.
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Zendaya was visibly shocked at first, gasping and clasping her hands over her face, but got into the performance, laughing and dancing along as Holland came over to dance on her.
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But Argentina’s talisman stroked it wide of the net.
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The responder then bends down to gently stroke the bird before getting another idea.
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The head may be turned, a breath taken in a conscious way, or not.
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Fans hold their breath and hope for Messi to score every time that Argentina plays, but this team is loaded with talent.
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Dogs primarily regulate heat through panting and small sweat glands in their paw pads, according to the American Kennel Club.
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Pet owners spoke reassuringly to their dogs, who panted and pawed their owners, and to their mewing cats.
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Her voice, languid and honeyed, can glide over sensual R&B, bouncing reggaetón, shimmering pop or nostalgic jazz.
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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.
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The in-shower treatment is meant to be used post-cleansing; simply massage it into wet hair and rinse it out two-to-three times a week.
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Showerhead Upgrade An easier, DIY-friendly spa treat is a handheld massaging showerhead.
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The State Department on Tuesday congratulated conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori after she was declared the winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election by a razor-thin margin.
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In 2010, on Respect for the Aged Day, Japanese officials sought out a Tokyo man named Sogen Kato to congratulate him on living to a hundred and eleven.
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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