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
Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2025
The essence of French cooking wafts through the air as one passes the doors of other iconic eateries like Le Bilboquet, La Goulue, Le Veau d’Or, and Match 65 Brasserie, all located in the East 60s.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
On the first day of October, the smoke wafting out of the quad and into the evening air is not an emergency.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Certainly, there is not the faintest whiff of a waft of a suggestion that Novak was anything other than delightful to work with, the very incarnation of sweetness and light herself.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2025
The essence of French cooking wafts through the air as one passes the doors of other iconic eateries like Le Bilboquet, La Goulue, Le Veau d’Or, and Match 65 Brasserie, all located in the East 60s.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
There’s a smell wafting out of the Chase Center practice facility as the Golden State Warriors prepare for the 2025-26 season.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
On the first day of October, the smoke wafting out of the quad and into the evening air is not an emergency.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waft
Noun
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Iguazú Falls Landing in Foz do Iguaçu was a breeze.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Tries a first flight from the escarpment, a learner breeze across the valley, and realises – wow!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Javier Mascherano’s side took firm control in the 62nd minute when Messi, hovering deep, fed overlapping fullback Ian Fray down the right, and the Jamaican international’s cross was perfectly headed home by Tadeo Allende.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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After midnight on September 30th, helicopters hovered above a large Chicago apartment building, and heavily armored agents rappelled from the choppers onto the roof.—
Veralyn Williams,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its breakfast buffet featured several unique pastry options, such as caprese croissants and flaky pistachio puffs.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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These appetizers have the flavor and bite of cheese straws but in a puff form.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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My shot had the distance, but unfortunately sailed a good 20 feet over the crossbar.—
Evan Moore
November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the boat sails away, the Creature quietly stares into the sunrise with a smile on his face.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Kwei uses his last breath to send his brother to Genna, offering him a chance to at least attempt his first hunt.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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For now, a controversial loan product is back in the spotlight, and the housing market is holding its breath for the next move from the central bank.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This is a type of vertigo that happens when canaliths, which are small pieces of calcium, are floating inside your inner ear canals.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
2 Nov. 2025
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Add texture to beds, couches, and chairs with a plush faux rabbit fur throw blanket, incorporate a pop of color with a throw pillow, and dress up your walls with practical floating shelves or sconces.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Virginia was once a swing state but has drifted toward Democrats over the past few decades.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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But life has a way of lulling you into complacency, and over time my eyes drifted less frequently to the sky.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Apparently, Princess Kate enjoys swimming in extremely cold streams and pools in the dark.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Spa guests can swim in the indoor heated pool with panoramic views, or indulge in a treatment like the mountain scrub that uses herbs from Metsovo.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Waft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waft. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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