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waft

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verb

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
Noun
What else happens during the Young Moguls camp A mix of sweet and spicy aromas waft in the school’s kitchen as students tested their culinary skills with international flair. Lauren-Kennedy Brown, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025 Our conversation drifts and wafts, circling Eso Won Books, the Black bookstore that Fugate has owned with Thomas Hamilton for over three decades. Katie Mitchell, Essence, 7 June 2025
Verb
We are constantly assaulted by the smell wafting out of car windows. Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025 The smoke wafting down in the United States is not as severe as the smoke and reduction in air quality seen from the 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke that turned the skies over some major cities, including New York City, orange. Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waft
Noun
  • And the pull-on style makes getting ready a breeze.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The international community is watching closely to see how reliable the two countries’ new leaders can be, but many seem optimistic that there is a positive breeze blowing that can transcend both nations’ grim recent past.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As for most of the tournament, Sinner’s first-serve percentage hovered around 50, and Auger-Aliassime took the initiative with flashing forehands and the bravery to go after his shots in baseline rallies.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to the newfound in-state rivalry, a sense of nostalgia hovered over pregame activities.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Using a mouse model lacking the Cntnap2 gene, scientists recorded heightened activity in the RTN when animals faced stimuli such as light flashes or air puffs.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Ham salad can be served on saltines, between cheese puffs, or on a bed of salad greens.
    Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Several outfitters, including LeBarge Tropical Cruises, sail most days of the week.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Disney Cruise Line Disney sails Halloween on the High Seas voyages in September and October, where passengers will find special decor – including a magical Halloween tree – themed desserts and drinks and other festive activities.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The colors will take your breath away.
    Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • This includes water from their breath, sweat, urine, and showers.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Purdy scrambled to his right and floated a ball toward backup tight end Jake Tonges in the back of the end zone.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • There are a few self-balancing concepts floating about, including ones from Honda and Yamaha and this entirely self-driving scooter, but nothing's close to hitting the market anytime soon.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The former Chelsea and Aston Villa winger offers Sunderland something slightly different in terms of being a left-footed player who drifts in from the right.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Families love Split for its walkable Old Town, beaches, and ferry access to islands like Hvar and Korčula, where kids can swim while grandparents explore medieval towns.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The last attack in Sydney took place when a person swimming in shallow water was killed in February 2022, Reuters reported, marking Sydney's first fatal shark attack since 1963.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Waft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waft. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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