BREEZES Synonyms: 190 Similar and Opposite Words

breezes 1 of 2

noun

plural of breeze

as in puffs

a slight or gentle movement of air a warm spring breeze ruffled our hair

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calms

as in picnics

something that is easy to do that assignment will be a breeze

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breezes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of breeze

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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Noun

Peak-season crowds begin to thin, evening breezes feel a little cooler and the countdown to Labor Day serves as a reminder to savor the season before shorter autumn days arrive. — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Built to harvest relentless ocean breezes, these megastructures face a constant battle against heavy winds and crushing waves. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 Firepits flanked by living walls create a lovely space to relax and enjoy coastal breezes with the chatter of sea lions in the distance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 Enjoy dinner with ocean breezes and sunset views at one of the Marina’s many waterfront eateries, which range from fine dining restaurants to casual cafés. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 Whether the light coastal breezes offer a true defense or players tear up the dry turf, predicting the Champion Golfer of the Year won't be easy. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026 Short Dresses and Skirts Cruise ships and ocean breezes go hand in hand. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 Sunshine all day, cool breezes at night, board games after homemade feasts. — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 5 July 2026 Coastal Southern California, conversely, is facing average wildfire potential, fire weather analysts say, thanks to monsoon breezes bringing damp air from the tropics. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Verb

And when country-pop star Skylar Stone (Dickerson) breezes into their rugged mountain town, the heat gets turned way up in this romantic family drama. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 July 2026 Instead, the film breezes past them. — Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 And when country-pop star Skylar Stone breezes into their rugged mountain town, the heat gets turned way up in this romantic family drama. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 11 May 2026 On a winter day, country singer-songwriter Megan Moroney breezes into the Manhattan bistro Frenchette wearing a tiger-print jacket with a matching dress and boots. — Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026 Anderson breezes through monumental shifts from there — Perfidia’s deepening romantic relationship with Pat, her subsequent pregnancy and postpartum depression, the beginnings of a psychosexual dynamic with Lockjaw, the downfall of the French 75, and the splintering of the lives associated with it. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025 Potholes, sinkholes a recurring issue along promenade Even on overcast autumn days, fishermen, cyclists and pedestrians make use of the waterfront breezes along the Shore Parkway Promenade. — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 Its powered by an Intel Celeron dual-core chip with 4GB RAM, which breezes through docs, Zoom meets, or YouTube tabs. — PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025 Wind is a recurring variable at Yokohama; breezes off Tokyo Bay can push approach shots. — Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezes

Noun

Follow directions on your inhaler for how many puffs to take.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
If the accretion disk puffs up in just the right way, the incoming gas can overwhelm the radiation pressure.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026

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The temperature-regulating fabric, made from a blend of 65 percent cotton and 35 percent linen, is the perfect choice for any upcoming bridal or baby showers, picnics, or even as a cool swimsuit cover-up at the beach.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
The installation forms one part of Frogner Park, one of Oslo’s busiest recreational spaces, where monumental art sits alongside picnics, exercise, family outings and ordinary neighborhood life.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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The canal that flows between Fort Lauderdale resident Harry Rozelle’s house and his church is so infested with bacteria that his teenage son, Cruz, was hospitalized after swimming in it three years ago.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
The liquid flows into the textile and hardens, forming a secure connection.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of flows

Verb

The Jules Verne Trophy is awarded to the boat that sails non-stop fastest around the world.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Adventure Canada Adventure Canada sails to remote parts of the Arctic, including Canada and Greenland, and the company’s trips feature endless fodder for photo enthusiasts.

— Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

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Now almost synonymous, Singer races multiple cars up the hillclimb each year at Goodwood, while showing new models on a stand nearby.

— Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
In the 2025 novel, symbologist Robert Langdon races against ancient forces and time to rescue a missing scientist and her groundbreaking manuscript whose discoveries have the power to forever change humanity’s understanding of the mind.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 July 2026

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