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as in sweats
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 fits
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 angers
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 raves
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 Synonyms for huffs
Noun
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The director was on guard against the usual cliché of crowds in concert scenes where everyone seems to be acting in unison.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Dec. 2024 -
Some have included scenes and performances that have captivated audiences many months later.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Survivors report explosions and damage to the fuselage was evident at the crash site.—
Marisa Garcia,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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While states like Texas and Oklahoma have seen explosions in renewable energy generation during the last decade, Arizona’s production grew by a much smaller amount.—
Austin Corona,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Kim, the Korean American artist, who is deaf, shared in an email that the billboard reflected personal frustrations.—
Travis Diehl,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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These writings touched on political frustrations, societal issues, and international conflicts like the war in Ukraine.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These outbursts' light output didn't resemble any previous cosmic explosion.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Plenty of exploding stars are also adept at blasting outbursts of this high-energy light.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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So, your family members may have older resentments that acted as kindling.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Dec. 2024
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Pay attention especially to conflicts and resentments that boil under the Mars opposition to Pluto on January 3, and to straws that break the camel’s back around the Sun-Mars opposition on January 15.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Dec. 2024
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Other Reddit users shared their thoughts and reactions to the discovery in the comments section.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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The cold turkey approach potentially leads to severe reactions in their body.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Lead poisoning, meanwhile, can be difficult to detect, but even small amounts can cause health problems in children, including developmental delays, learning difficulties and seizures.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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Taking a dosage too high could result in seizures and hospitalization.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Huffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huffs. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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