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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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“I don’t understand why they’re still employed,” he once huffed to Joe Rogan.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 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

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

Celtic huffed and puffed against Kazakh side Kairat Almaty, but they were unable to even come close to finding the back of the net in a blunt display.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

May huffed at Jack when they stopped to catch their breath.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley