waft
verb (used with object)
to carry lightly and smoothly through the air or over water.
has wafted
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present perfectof waft (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Smoke from the fires has wafted down into the United States and across to Western Europe, darkening skies and turning the air quality hazardous.
From New York Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
Smoke from the fires has wafted through northeast U.S. states for weeks now, but it’s only recently been noticeable in most places.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2023
But before the last of the confetti has wafted to the floor, before you pack your bags for Canada, let’s step back and realize there is still much work to do.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 15, 2016
The majority of the fire is burning in Rockingham County, Va., though smoke has wafted southeast over the past few days, creating a brown haze across Harrisonburg and other parts of central Virginia.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2016
Often from our weakness our strongest principles of conduct are born; and from the acorn, which a breeze has wafted, springs the oak which defies the storm.—BULWER.
From Architects of Fate or, Steps to Success and Power by Marden, Orison Swett
