as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
even a whiff of appreciation for everything I've done for her would have been nice
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Recent Examples of whiff
Sean Gregory, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
The slider was effective in producing a 26.8% whiff rate.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2025
Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
The Giants whiffed on big-name free agents such as Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, who went to the Phillies, Yankees and Dodgers, respectively.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
There’s been no whiff of scandal—no spying, no football deflating—attached to these Chiefs.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
The slider was effective in producing a 26.8% whiff rate.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
Spike that idea After getting roasted for whiffing on a spike in the AFC Championship Game against the Bills, Mahomes is not dying for a do-over.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
The Giants whiffed on big-name free agents such as Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, who went to the Phillies, Yankees and Dodgers, respectively.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiff
Noun
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These protections, granted at a time when the auto industry boomed and no hint of competition from foreign automakers crested the horizon, would not be considered burdensome for the Detroit Three for decades.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Each of these picks brings a relaxed, elegant vibe with just a hint of drama—perfect for pairing with pointy heels at Easter or fisherman sandals on vacation.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to blueberry and honey extracts, this bar also smells delicious.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Mandy Moore Makes 'Tough Call' to Fly Home from Ecuador Trip After 'Major Bout of Food Poisoning' Cooked Rice The Smell Test: Does the rice smell bad or off?—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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From Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to YouTuber MrBeast, the growing list of speculative buyers continues to give fans and users of the app a glimmer of hope.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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As such, the Biden administration’s decision to remove Cuba from the terrorist list gives a glimmer of hope to Cubans who need support from the outside.—
Jason M. Blazakis,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Copeland had recently retired from two decades of service in the Air Force, most of that time in canine units, running kennels and training dogs to sniff out narcotics and explosives, among other tasks.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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Asked whether moving Wade to the outfield could allow the Giants to get another left-handed hitter into the lineup at first base, Melvin sniffed the subtext of the question.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Older individuals are more likely to inhale food or liquid into their lungs, causing aspiration pneumonia.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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In addition to facing unbearable losses, both had also unknowingly inhaled toxic debris that would spark a series of debilitating illnesses.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Whiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiff. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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