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as in fuss
a state of nervous or irritated concern
was in a huff because everyone was running late and the school bus would stop to pick them up in a matter of minutes
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as in scene
an outburst or display of excited anger
gets all in a huff every time anyone makes the slightest criticism
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as in anger
the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity
left the restaurant in a huff after waiting 15 minutes to be seated
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as in to rave
to talk loudly and wildly
demanding to speak to the manager, he huffed about the rudeness of the sales assistant
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Recent Examples of huff
Lanee Lee, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2023
Feel free to let out a disappointed huff as the episode concludes.
—Vulture, 21 Dec. 2023
Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Adding in a motor has made cargo bikes much more workable for those riders who would like the convenience and capacity of a cargo bike but have hesitated in the past due to their own physical condition and the prospect of huffing a cargo bike up hills or across town.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
To experience all three—plus a wine tasting after a heart-pumping, 316-stair huff to the top of Tour Philippe le Bon—book The Treats of Dijon excursion on France’s new food trail, La Vallée De La Gastronomie, that runs from Marseille to Dijon.
—Lanee Lee, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2023
Feel free to let out a disappointed huff as the episode concludes.
—Vulture, 21 Dec. 2023
Verb
Or flesh—notice the tiny worker huffing up the steps in the top right.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Adding in a motor has made cargo bikes much more workable for those riders who would like the convenience and capacity of a cargo bike but have hesitated in the past due to their own physical condition and the prospect of huffing a cargo bike up hills or across town.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for huff
Noun
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The clip shows the dog making a bee line for his favorite worker and receiving plenty of fuss.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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At the same time, there is an unshakable sense that successive British Foreign Secretaries and Prime Ministers have been scared to kick up a fuss.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The other injured person refused medical treatment at the scene.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Jack and his dad have an extremely heartwarming scene in this episode, when Mr. McPhee finally accepts that his son is gay with literal open arms, and the two sweetly hug it out.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Down encourages readers to use their righteous anger toward rebuilding a fractured world.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Told in the first person, the story explores a lot of the feelings that Helen experiences: frustration and anger and love for her friend.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Reviewers raved about its flattering fit and versatile styling—wear the pieces together with gold accessories, or mix in basics like a white tee or denim jacket for more casual looks.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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Our experts always rave about these products too much.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Sitting on a towel while in the sauna can also help prevent discoloration caused by body sweat and body oils.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Chronology is messy, structurally and visually and viscerally, playing with time and space and memory and oozing with bodily fluids — tears, spit, sweat, come, pee, blood, vomit.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Comparing business models, weighing the pros and cons of each for your specific enterprise to determine the best fit.—
Steve Swinney,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The adjustable fit is tailored to your baby’s changing needs and makes diaper duty a snap.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Recounting being home with Ventura in April 2018, Morgan said Combs turned up unannounced and started ranting about Ventura cheating on him.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
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Share in moderation There’s nothing wrong with ranting to a friend about something or bringing up a personal issue.—
Seraphina Seow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Advocacy organizations that defend immigrant rights such as the Rural & Migrant Ministry and the Finger Lakes Rapid Response Network have held workshops to teach immigrants about their legal rights and to discourage them from spreading panic with unverified reports.—
Ana Ley,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Remove some anxiety by preparing a hurricane kit of essentials now so you aren’t huddled in a soul-crushing line of fellow panic buyers at the supermarkets when the next storm watch and warning arrives.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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“Huff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huff. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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