as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
even a whiff of appreciation for everything I've done for her would have been nice
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Recent Examples of whiff
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
The major league average whiff rate on four-seam fastballs at 92 mph or slower is 17%.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
Straw never chased much or whiffed often in his career — consistent contact is his natural strength.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The biggest whiff of the night came on a 26-yard field goal attempt from North Carolina transfer kicker Liam Boyd, which bounced off the left upright.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
The major league average whiff rate on four-seam fastballs at 92 mph or slower is 17%.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
Davidson’s lone bright moment came when senior quarterback Coulter Cleland found receiver Brody Reina for 55 yards after Georgetown defenders jumped the route but whiffed on the tackle.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
Straw never chased much or whiffed often in his career — consistent contact is his natural strength.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiff
Noun
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Check out our hints and answers right here.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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From cracks near its south pole, the moon blasts towering geysers of water vapor, ice and organic molecules into space, which are tantalizing hints of a hidden ocean that could, in theory, be habitable.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Avoid adding smelly meats, fruit rinds or other sweet-smelling food scraps to your compost.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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Vrabel probably smells blood in the water.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mid-quarter update offered a glimmer of hope after Six Flags’ disastrous second quarter earnings report in August.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Almost certainly out this week also is injured receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who provided most of the scant glimmers of hope in the Super Bowl with eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Don’t put out bird feeders, as bears can sniff out birdseed from more than a mile away.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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Inside, his older brother, Tyson, 8, sniffs around near his toys, enjoying a rare moment of uninterrupted playtime.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These particles are small enough to enter the bloodstream when inhaled, which can cause inflammation and neurological damage.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead of inhaling just burning vegetation, wildland firefighters are increasingly exposed to hazardous and carcinogenic substances, Rahn said.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Whiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiff. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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