PUFFS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

puffs 1 of 2

noun

plural of puff

as in breezes

a slight or gentle movement of air felt a puff of wind on his face

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puffs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of puff

as in pants

to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty he came running up the stairs puffing and wheezing

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as in strokes

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 puffs

Noun

Common areas also include a lively lobby bar and cigar room for pours and puffs, respectively, as well as an impressive wine list with bottles sourced from all over the world. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 The woman laughs every now and then and the man begins to almost sing between his puffs on his beedi. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026 While the egg-and-cheddar batter puffs in a skillet, a crazy-quilt of veggies roasts separately. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 Oct. 2026 Oreo first announced the launch of Oreo Puffs, a new spin on Oreo cereal featuring crunchy and chocolatey puffs with mini marshmallows, in December 2024. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026 Without authentic longing, and without any bittersweet complexity to the portrait of one social order replacing another, we’re left with little more than puffs of amusement, enough to escalate your mood but bound to fade by morning. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026 Deutsche Kuche Peanut Puffs A little salty, a little sweet, and extremely addictive, these peanut puffs are the perfect snack. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 The resulting fire from the crash sent large puffs of black smoke into the air. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026 The resulting fire sent large puffs of black smoke into the air. — Staff and Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Verb

Decapitated, the fairy of Smoking with Oneself (2021–26) puffs a cigarette from the gaping red maw of her throat. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026 An active Sun puffs up Earth’s atmosphere, creating higher drag for satellites in low-Earth orbit. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026 With its telltale cone shape, the northernmost of Sicily's Aeolian Islands is home to a volcano that puffs on a near-constant basis. — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026 But The Bagel Nut Duo, chocolate croissants, yellow sheet cake, and a bag of Cacio e Pepe puffs to eat your feelings about yet another recall. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026 The crust puffs up nicely and isn’t as thin and cardboard-y as others, while the white cheese blend and wisp of rosemary remind me of a New York white pie slice. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026 Mia puffs up her body to look intimidating, as the googly-eyed statue stares back at her. — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for puffs

Noun

Rooftops with skyline views and beachfront spots with ocean breezes are drawing diners this fall.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
The structures are wood, often colorful but always fragile, with large verandas designed to catch and route cooling breezes through the home.

— Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of breezes

Verb

These Stelle pants in particular, are every bit as stretchy and cooling as your go-to wide-leg pants, thanks to the moisture-wicking fabric that keeps you sweat-free.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2026
Personality pants The brand to know and love right now is Chan Luu.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of pants

Noun

The future Charlotta dared to imagine Before the Voting Rights Act in 1965, before the March on Washington in 1963, before Jackson was elected mayor in 1973 and before Abrams or Bottoms drew their first breaths, there was Bass.

— Allissa V. Richardson, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
Taking long breaths instead of shallow ones sends oxygen to your muscles, which can help relieve tension.

— Juli Fraga, Time, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of breaths

Verb

The center also has hydrotherapy chairs where athletes can lie as a jet of water, similar but much stronger than the jets in a jacuzzi, massages them.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Nov. 2025
In a viral video shared on Instagram last Sunday under the username @whiskeytoller, the gray kitty can be seen hanging around his brother, Oakley, as his mom massages the injured area, doing his best to show his love and support.

— Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025

Definition of massages

Verb

Shopping editor Audrey Lee, who tested an earlier iteration of the Evolution, praises its high level of comfort and cooling abilities.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Executive chef Marie Douroux at Virgin Hotels New Orleans praises these wood-growing fungi for their beauty as well as their flavor.

— Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of praises

Verb

Valdes applauds her patient’s athletic lifestyle and said several large studies back the benefits of finding a physical and social activity when dealing with cancer.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Even so, Wilson applauds Hamilton for making classical studies popular and accessible through her vigorous writing style and skill as a storyteller.

— David Conrads, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026