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Zephyr

The west wind; poetically, any soft, gentle breeze.

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Narrower term 1

Breath 76% connected

The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration; air which, in the process of respiration, has parted with oxygen and has received carbonic acid, aqueous…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 1

Wind 76% connected

To turn completely, or with repeated turns; especially, to turn about something fixed; to cause to form convolutions about anything; to coil; to twin…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Breeze 74% connected

Alt. of Breeze fly

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Breeze 74% connected

Alt. of Breeze fly

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Breezy 74% connected

Characterized by, or having, breezes; airy.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Breezy 74% connected

Characterized by, or having, breezes; airy.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Air 92% connected

The fluid which we breathe, and which surrounds the earth; the atmosphere. It is invisible, inodorous, insipid, transparent, compressible, elastic, a…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Breeze 92% connected

Alt. of Breeze fly

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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