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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
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Most of the old homes mentioned here are oriented toward the breezes from the Gulf of Mexico.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
For The Washington Post As the days get shorter, the nights longer, and the air has grown so chilled that even the gentlest of breezes feels like a slap in the face, the city sparkles with twinkling lights everywhere.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
And tiny Mingus, Texas, right there at the edge where nowhere breezes through the curtains of a certain state of mind that lets them in.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The design is meant to diffuse sunshine, mitigate heat, maximize breezes, and prompt conversations on landings, stairs, and outdoor hallways.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
Life seems to slow with the rippling rhythm of waves and caress of cooling breezes.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Think endless beaches, warm breezes, swaying palm trees, and sunny skies.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Thanks to the development of new, lightweight rotors, engineers in Germany have created a small wind turbine that excels at efficiency, even when breezes aren't blowing strongly.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
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
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
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Fog and sun hug vineyards situated between the Transverse Ranges that funnel cool ocean breezes to produce an impressive range of wines across the region.
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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.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezes
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At the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve in East Bethel, truffle top black spruces, cotton grass puffs, colorful mosses and carnivorous plants fill in where glacial lakes retreated.—
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Actions that once caused eyes to widen, such as the recreational puffs of marijuana that cost appeals court judge Douglas Ginsburg a Supreme Court seat under President Reagan, now seem quaint.—
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Families and groups note that there’s something for everyone, from adrenaline-pumping adventures to peaceful hikes and picnics.—
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The couple has now lived next door to Manitoba Park for over a year and often visit for walks and picnics together.—
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Vera cautions that reactivating Venezuela’s economic growth will be a medium- to-long-term task, but that when the feeling of political change is real, everything flows better, and the feeling of opportunity in the country is real right now.—
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Then, as Venus and the sun move into Aquarius, communication flows more freely, making flirting fun again and conversations easier.—
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After the shooting, the SUV speeds into two cars parked on a curb before crashing to a stop.—
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This slows down the release of ethylene gas, which speeds up ripening.—
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Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.—
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But images of those youthful frolics amid chirping children quickly slips behind me, muted by my puffing, labored breaths and the blanket of snow.—
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Previously, Crumbl offered seven desserts (cookies, bars, brownies, pies and cakes) as their weekly menu.—
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All-purpose flour can be used for breads, muffins, cakes, and more.—
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Where National Geographic Endurance Sails Endurance often sails in icy waters, including those in the Arctic and around Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands.—
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Orgon’s only ally is his domineering parade float of a mother, Madame Pernelle (the Bianca del Rio), who sails onto the stage in high dudgeon at the top of the play.—
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In this game, Kirby races to rescue King Dedede, with lots of puzzles, fun bosses and minigames.—
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Kent Nishimura | Reuters House lawmakers this week could vote to approve a smaller IRS budget for the current fiscal year as Congress races to avoid another government shutdown.—
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“Breezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezes. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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