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huffed

VERB

sigh, breathe out forcefully

Synonyms

STRONGEST

heave puff

STRONG

blow expire gasp pant

Antonyms

WEAK

inhale

Example Sentences

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“Art is about building a new foundation, not just laying something on top of what’s already there,” Prince famously huffed to Billboard in 2013.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

United, missing injured forwards Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha, huffed and puffed but could not find an equaliser despite 25 shots on goal to Everton's three.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

I was at their Champions League win over Villarreal when they huffed and puffed but still got the job done.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

DAMASCUS, Syria — Standing in the dilapidated ATM hall of his bank, Maher Elias huffed a sigh equal parts exasperation and exhaustion.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

Owen huffed and panted and sweated inside his clothes.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz