as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
wafts carrying the scent of spring flowers
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as in to hover
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
a feather wafted past us and settled on the grass
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Recent Examples of waft
Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Banana pudding wafts with the green vanilla notes of pandan.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Their leaves waft a citrus-like scent and can be used to infuse lemon or lime flavors into various recipes.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
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Noun
The scents of honey, lavender, patchouli and cedarwood waft through The Hive by Upcycled Candles, as soft alternative rock fills the air.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Banana pudding wafts with the green vanilla notes of pandan.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Photos posted to social media by community members showed smoke wafting from the roof and firefighters digging into the structure to access the flames.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Their leaves waft a citrus-like scent and can be used to infuse lemon or lime flavors into various recipes.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waft
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Eco effort As mentioned above, the property is designed to take maximum advantage of the environment, from the marine breeze to natural light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Seek inspiration from nature—the beautiful flowers blooming and the gentle spring breeze.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Chip stocks, however, stumbled; bitcoin is hovering at its weakest since the war began, private credit is throwing off sparks again — and a flesh-eating parasite has turned up in Texas.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The first experiment featured an artificial flower placed above a pit in the floor so that there was insufficient space for a bee to hover to reach the flower.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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The open embroidery is sure to feel airy and light in the heat, and the puff sleeves add a charming touch that also feels a bit dressy.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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Start with the warm gougères, airy choux puffs with a molten brie center that arrive drizzled with honey and dusted with parmesan.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Lombardo faced six primary challengers of his own, but sailed to victory Tuesday night.—
Paul Boger,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Fermin’s throw sailed into center field, but Arroyo was called out due to batter’s interference.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Tunisia holding its breath Central midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, arguably Tunisia’s best player, limped off the field during a warm-up game against Austria, according to the Score.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Newport, Rhode Island On this breath-taking peninsula overlooking Narragansett Bay, Castle Hill Inn is a definitive choice for solace, if for no other reason that waking up to the dramatic view each morning.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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The music floats into the night, mingling with the scent of the food trucks still serving here and there.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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One child left the float while in shallow water and walked back to shore, but the other continued floating deeper into the reservoir, agency officials said in the release.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Each time, brown leaves that had drifted from distant trees quivered and spun on the surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Interpretive exhibits, wind in the oak forests and eagles drifting below reveal the site’s enduring significance, while rangers and tribal partners share how these mounds remain living heritage, not relics.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Establish and enforce basic pool and water safety rules, such as never swimming without an adult present.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
6 June 2026
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Kids will be wowed by the sharks swimming over their heads.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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“Waft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waft. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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