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
Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2025
Tell mom to light all the wicks at once for an even burn, make a cup of her favorite tea, and let the good times waft.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2025
Jane Siegel, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
For a miasma of fatigue seems to be wafting through the air of late.
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
That’s the image crafted in the mind’s eye with a waft of the Cece Candle, produced by Courteney Cox’s Homecourt brand.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2025
Tell mom to light all the wicks at once for an even burn, make a cup of her favorite tea, and let the good times waft.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Frank Sinatra's voice, singing Christmas songs, wafted in the air.
—Jane Siegel, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
For a miasma of fatigue seems to be wafting through the air of late.
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waft
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 heat index hovered around 100 degrees for several hours.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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Overnight temperatures are forecast to be hovering near 80 degrees.—
Daniel Manzo,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The coco puffs and poi mochi doughnuts are the stuff of Honolulu legend.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Resembling a small pale puff, the twirling dust devil popped up 3 miles behind the rover during this month’s photo shoot.—
Marcia Dunn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Verb
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American Pilots Are Backing Israel’s Drone Defense, Netanyahu Says New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Upgrade Now Makes Sense Under the old system, a cruiser who sailed frequently over many years earned lifetime Diamond status based on nights at sea.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Carnival will overhaul its loyalty program next year, measuring status largely based on purchases rather than days sailed – and giving guests new ways to earn and redeem benefits.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Noun
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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
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Ticks find their hosts by detecting animals’ breath and body odors, or by sensing body heat, moisture and vibrations, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Natural light will fill the space courtesy of a skylight, and a floating natural stone staircase will connect the suite’s two levels – or passengers can opt to ride the private elevator.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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The alien designs are suitably weird and inspired, from the mind-reading floating manta ray Questa (Jameela Jamil) to the rock monster Tegmen (Matthias Schweighöfer).—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
17 June 2025
Verb
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From the moment Voyager 1 appears on screen, floating in silence, then drifting seemingly out of the theater screen toward the audience, the stereo work adds depth and immersion without ever becoming a gimmick.—
Scott Snowden,
Space.com,
18 June 2025
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Smoke from both is drifting south, causing hazy skies across the borderland.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Verb
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What Are the Risks? As mentioned, getting sick from swimming in freshwater is uncommon.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
17 June 2025
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Each year between March and August and October, whale sharks migrate past Ningaloo Reef, congregating in great numbers, and a stay here offers the rare opportunity to responsibly swim alongside the majestic giants.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
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“Waft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waft. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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