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
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
Use cannabis mindfully—one puff or edible dose is often enough.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown, the edges are slightly pulled away from the pan, and the cream cheese is puffed up.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
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Noun
As the Bruins’ scouts and executives convene in Buffalo for this week’s NHL scouting combine in advance of what will be a pivotal draft for the organization, the rest of us have our eyes fixed upon the sky over Causeway Street, waiting for the puff of white smoke to appear.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
Use cannabis mindfully—one puff or edible dose is often enough.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
Verb
The trail mostly flattens out here, minus one steep incline that’s worth a bit of huffing and puffing to reach an overlook.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown, the edges are slightly pulled away from the pan, and the cream cheese is puffed up.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
Noun
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Fitting these is a breeze, and the same thing can be said for the sticks and D-pad toppers.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The collection features three unique fragrances, ranging from the crisp coolness of lakeside breezes to the grounding notes of oakmoss, suede and cedarwood.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
19 June 2025
Verb
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The best shapewear provides support, feels comfortable, and stays in place without leaving you gasping for air by lunchtime.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Still gasping for air, Saldivar was returned to her cell in a wheelchair, her head tipped back over the seat.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
Verb
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In the now-viral video, Otis lies limp and unimpressed while his dad, Jake, strokes his leg with a concerned arm around him.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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These conversations showed me how easily a line of code can stroke an ego, calm anxiety, and mimic devotion.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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As businesses held their breath for the arrival of 2025, there was a striking decline in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity.—
Matt Kunkel,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Allen suggests that human life energy, which is inherently linked to God’s divine breath, follows the same law.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Plus, the 100-percent, double-weave cotton feels light on the skin, giving even your best pair of comfy pajama pants a run for its money.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
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Timothée Chalamet Timothée Chalamet wears the Visa CashApp Racing Bulls team kit shirt and Chrome Hearts pants with Timberland Boots.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
6 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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Dave drops F-bombs liberally, but is the kind of person who flashes a big smile to massage a situation.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Creams should be massaged along part lines using about one to two teaspoons for full scalp coverage.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Fellow actors congratulated the couple in the comments section.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Vice President Vance, a veteran and frequent skeptic of foreign intervention, congratulated the troops and others involved in the strike on Sunday morning.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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