as in breezes
a slight or gentle movement of air
a summer zephyr gently stirred her hair
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breezes
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Wind gusts could hit 20 to 30 mph at times in western Arizona and southeast California, while Phoenix and central Arizona will see lighter northerly breezes.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026 -
The magnetic door cover offers full coverage thermal insulation, blocking any unwanted breezes from coming inside.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Zephyrs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zephyrs. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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