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
Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 1 July 2025
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
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
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Noun
Tangerine flames swirled as Gerry Ward sat fireside, deep in thought, with campfire crackles and wafts of ember taking his mind far beyond the Scottish Highland surroundings.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 1 July 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waft
Noun
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Building a Lodge arsenal in your kitchen all at once can cost a pretty penny, but thankfully Amazon just marked down a number of cast-iron pieces to stock up on best-sellers and make your everyday cooking a breeze.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a breeze, the solar lights sway softly, flickering like fireflies.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Parents who hover too closely — always ready to smooth the path, to shield from discomfort — may unintentionally rob their children of the chance to develop resilience.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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No more hovering at the oven door.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Keep scrolling to shop more puff-sleeve styles inspired by Reese Witherspoon, Kate Middleton, and more celebrities now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The new version was duller in color than the original and missing the bluish puffs.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2025, Thorne’s Netflix miniseries Adolescence became a global juggernaut, sailing to the top of streaming charts and sparking international conversation.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Intriguing itineraries to places such as Asia and the South Pacific, where Ritz-Carlton has not previously sailed.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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While the head coach has been a breath of fresh air from a culture perspective, that aspect will only go so far if the team continues to lose week in and week out.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Focus on body sensations, breath and presence without attempting to initiate contact.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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After an earnings beat and a blistering 32% pop on July 30, the stock drifted lower for a month — a normal profit-taking after a vertical move.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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This means that if Solar Cycle 25 were stronger or weaker than predicted, the peak month of solar maximum would drift from this August-September 2025 prediction.—
Ryan French,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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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 15 Sep. 2025.
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