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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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There is no denying that cigarette smoke clings to the hair, skin and clothing of a regular smoker long after the last puff.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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Researchers used a special instrument to test the puffs from three popular vape brands — ELF Bar, Flum Pebble and Esco — that are not FDA-authorized for use in the U.S., but are widely sold by retailers.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and a blanket or chairs to watch the show, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Their walk led them to a pretty picnic complete with champagne.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
14 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
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Scope of rescue effort ‘overwhelmed’ first responders Firefighters and police sped to the scene of the fire after the assisted-living facility’s automatic alarm system triggered an emergency call.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Smaller than the dogs on the sidewalk, much smaller than the cars speeding by.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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When your stress rises, stop and take three long, conscious breaths.—
Wilson Luna,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The showrunner recalls holding his breath a lot during those weeks of filming.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 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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Where will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin? Per Evers' executive order, American flag and the Wisconsin state flag fly half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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The group was exchanged for more than 250 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. and flown in March to El Salvador's high-security prison.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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