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as in puff
a slight or gentle movement of air
a warm spring breeze ruffled our hair
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as in picnic
something that is easy to do
that assignment will be a breeze
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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
we breezed through the line for customs at the airport
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
the doctor breezed past the people in the waiting room, apparently on his way to an emergency
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Recent Examples of breeze
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
This linen short set makes casual days on the beach a breeze, with shorts that feature an elastic waistband, an adjustable drawstring, and deep pockets.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The tech giant announced on June 10 that iPhones and Apple Watches will be able to store a virtual copy of passports and IDs, so travelers can breeze through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints with just a flash of a screen.
—Kinsey Gidick, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
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Noun
There’s always a breeze coming off the Blue River and usually the faint smell of pine or fresh snow, depending on the season.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
This linen short set makes casual days on the beach a breeze, with shorts that feature an elastic waistband, an adjustable drawstring, and deep pockets.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Verb
The guy drips with emotion and cannot breeze past or ignore a line of questioning.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The tech giant announced on June 10 that iPhones and Apple Watches will be able to store a virtual copy of passports and IDs, so travelers can breeze through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints with just a flash of a screen.
—Kinsey Gidick, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeze
Noun
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While the air puff might be somewhat startling, the test is painless.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 July 2025
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If this ends up on Monteverde’s menu, catch me there tomorrow, a Road-Runner puff of dust pluming behind.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
Noun
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There's more to the picnic than just massive amounts of barbecue and family activities.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 July 2025
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Enjoy a picnic, scenic overlooks, running courses, pristine gardens, and wildlife viewing.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Guitarist Tom Bukovac composed a flowing instrumental riff to open the performance, creating a little extra sweetness that helps hide the passive-aggressive venom.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
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The mountain slopes tend to erode when saturated, especially after wildfires, resulting in potentially deadly debris flows.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors allege that as Salisbury approached the driveway, Stephens sped toward the officer, who attempted to evade the Jeep by moving behind a bush near the driveway’s entrance.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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This speeds up corrections, reduces waste and minimizes the need for manual inspection.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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This gives Willie a chance to catch his breath, and prep for the next song.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 Aug. 2025
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The reigning National League MVP used his glove to shield his frustrations as the rest of the baseball world held its collective breath.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Boaters can set out from the property and sail into Vineyard Harbor and the open waters beyond.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But that ship had sailed, was sinking, and had the Heat’s season taking on water.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
Verb
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On May 9, she was flown to Texas through the Alexandria airport; the next day, she was driven to Mexico in a caravan of buses with other deportees.—
Brent McDonald,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Holder Hugh Robertson handled the snap cleanly, and Olano’s kick flew between the goal posts.—
Sam Brief,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Pairing with Suzuki’s smart Mediterranean-Japanese cooking, Doi went all out with an array of sakes: Shikishima Junmai, a zephyr of peach blossoms and licorice; a tawny aged brew from 1988, as acidic and nutty as Oloroso sherry; blond mango sake as sweetly fragrant as Juicy Fruit gum.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2023
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Most summer days on the TMB are luxurious, with zephyrs rustling the pastures, blue skies, and great hiking temperatures.—
Doug Mayer,
Outside Online,
15 Feb. 2023
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“Breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeze. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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