as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
felt a puff of wind on his face
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as in to stroke
to praise too much
a talk show host who can be counted on to puff up the celebrities who readily consent to be interviewed
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Recent Examples of puff
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
27 June 2026
Few retirees want to be remembered for not even leaving a puff of smoke in their wakes.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
And over the years, an increase in solar activity — space weather from the sun — has puffed up Earth's atmosphere to create more drag on Swift than expected, pulling it down from its initial orbit.
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Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
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The puffs of colored flowers that emerge from hydrangea bushes are a sure sign that summer is here.
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Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
27 June 2026
Few retirees want to be remembered for not even leaving a puff of smoke in their wakes.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Verb
Place puffed corn in a large 17x12x2-inch roasting pan.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
And over the years, an increase in solar activity — space weather from the sun — has puffed up Earth's atmosphere to create more drag on Swift than expected, pulling it down from its initial orbit.
—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puff
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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Simply plant the lightweight poles in the sand, face it into the breeze, and let the wind do the rest.
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Stunned spectators are heard gasping and screaming before people start to run away.
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And when he was questioned by a police officer about his decision to pronounce the boy dead while the child was still gasping for air, the doctor allegedly pulled rank.
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Medina cuts the ball back, Almada dummies it intelligently and, when the ball reaches him, Messi has enough space to stroke a first-time shot into the net.
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But Argentina’s talisman stroked it wide of the net.
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The head may be turned, a breath taken in a conscious way, or not.
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Fans hold their breath and hope for Messi to score every time that Argentina plays, but this team is loaded with talent.
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Dogs primarily regulate heat through panting and small sweat glands in their paw pads, according to the American Kennel Club.
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Pet owners spoke reassuringly to their dogs, who panted and pawed their owners, and to their mewing cats.
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Her voice, languid and honeyed, can glide over sensual R&B, bouncing reggaetón, shimmering pop or nostalgic jazz.
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Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.
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Begin by massaging skin with a hydrating moisturizer and primer.
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Deirdre massaged my limbs while the cups went to work on my perpetually achy upper back.
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The State Department on Tuesday congratulated conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori after she was declared the winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election by a razor-thin margin.
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In 2010, on Respect for the Aged Day, Japanese officials sought out a Tokyo man named Sogen Kato to congratulate him on living to a hundred and eleven.
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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