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as in puffs
a slight or gentle movement of air
a warm spring breeze ruffled our hair
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as in picnics
something that is easy to do
that assignment will be a breeze
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as in flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
we breezed through the line for customs at the airport
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as in speeds
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 breezes
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
There are more than three miles of beach at the ready for running, sandcastle building, and enjoying fall breezes, plus the mile-long Marginal Way cliff walk for taking in scenic Atlantic Ocean views.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Locals come here to jog or bike, and visitors will find it an easy way to orient themselves to the city while taking in breezes off the Hillsborough River.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Low humidities and gusty afternoon and early evening breezes could result in brief critical conditions in the Shasta Valley through Monday.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Waking up to Mediterranean breezes instead of alarm clocks.
—Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Visitors are invited to sit in Cana’s tasting room, a structure with transparent walls that can be rolled up to let in the breezes from the mountains.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Pleasant breezes and temperatures in the mid-60s greeted folks who streamed into the festival Friday afternoon to start a long holiday weekend that promised nice weather throughout.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The pedestal table is mounted independently from the driver's sidewall, so users can enter and exit from either side of the van, or slide both doors open and enjoy fresh cross breezes.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
Olivier Rousteing‘s office high atop Balmain headquarters is rich in windows — offering lovely breezes and panoramic views of Paris rooftops — but rather poor on wall space for hanging pictures.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
There are more than three miles of beach at the ready for running, sandcastle building, and enjoying fall breezes, plus the mile-long Marginal Way cliff walk for taking in scenic Atlantic Ocean views.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Locals come here to jog or bike, and visitors will find it an easy way to orient themselves to the city while taking in breezes off the Hillsborough River.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Low humidities and gusty afternoon and early evening breezes could result in brief critical conditions in the Shasta Valley through Monday.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Waking up to Mediterranean breezes instead of alarm clocks.
—Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Visitors are invited to sit in Cana’s tasting room, a structure with transparent walls that can be rolled up to let in the breezes from the mountains.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Pleasant breezes and temperatures in the mid-60s greeted folks who streamed into the festival Friday afternoon to start a long holiday weekend that promised nice weather throughout.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The pedestal table is mounted independently from the driver's sidewall, so users can enter and exit from either side of the van, or slide both doors open and enjoy fresh cross breezes.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
There isn’t much summer left, and the days and nights are getting cooler as autumn breezes in.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezes
Noun
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What started as a few puffs from the inhalers per day has now grown to 10 puffs as Mahiri became more comfortable, the care team said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 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
Noun
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Enjoy family gatherings, picnics and barbecues.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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Couples can bring it on their honeymoon road trip, set it up on the porch, or keep it in the car for impromptu picnics.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Recognizing that communication flows in both directions, LenderDock also introduced NOTiFi™, a tool that digitizes the mandatory notifications carriers must send to lineholders when policy changes occur.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Enjoy it at a roadside table as the city’s rhythm flows around you.—
Duncan Greenfield-Turk,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In Chaos One of the hardest instincts to train is staying calm when everything speeds up.—
Aslak de Silva,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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With five blades sandwiched between two moisturizing bars, this razor speeds up the entire process (no fussing around with shaving cream), nourishing dry skin and making nicks a rare occurrence.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the drugs were being administered, Pittman took a few deep breaths before ceasing all movement, according to The Associated Press.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Take deep breaths, chew slowly, and eat mindfully to aid digestion and avoid overeating.—
Michiko Tomioka,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The carrot and limoncello cakes in the front cooler had expired.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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From pies and cookies to cakes and croissants, Publix is giving pumpkin fans (and even pumpkin skeptics) plenty to swoon over this season.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Royal Caribbean sails itineraries to 270-plus destinations in 60-plus countries on six continents.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers know about the wrecks because reporting any commercial ship that sails on the lakes is required; from the early 19th century to the 20th century, about 40,000 ships sailed the Great Lakes, Baillod said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The event takes place after the boat races.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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RDREs use a detonation wave that races around a circular channel, which produces short, high-pressure bursts that drive up thrust and efficiency.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Breezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezes. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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