1
as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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2
as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
a sweet breath caressed her cheek as she sat in the garden
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3
as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
the mornings are already getting warmer, and there is a breath of spring in the air
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Recent Examples of breath
From start to finish, the views will take your breath away.
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers, 5-4, on Thursday night in Game 4 of the ALDS, tying the series and setting up a clench-your-teeth, hold-your-breath series finale.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Or does the breath of the chill foreshadow a grim fate for our engaging, if hapless, hero?
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
And inside 60 Minutes, the crown jewel of CBS News, staff are holding their breath.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers, 5-4, on Thursday night in Game 4 of the ALDS, tying the series and setting up a clench-your-teeth, hold-your-breath series finale.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Or does the breath of the chill foreshadow a grim fate for our engaging, if hapless, hero?
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
And inside 60 Minutes, the crown jewel of CBS News, staff are holding their breath.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
Noun
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The American president was in his element, often departing from prepared remarks in an address that extended for an hour in front of a crowd that was more than happy to applaud at every pause.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, a long pause in stalking behavior is a tactic designed to create more fear by allowing the victim to drop their guard before restarting the behavior, said Aims Babich, director of survivor services at SafeHouse Denver, an emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While they’re usually made from a hard plastic and can take up precious space in your drawer or cabinet, these funnels are made from flexible silicone and have a space-saving, foldable design to make storing them a breeze.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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From vegetables and berries to whole grains and lean proteins, the freezer aisle is full of healthy foods that can make preparing quick, balanced meals a breeze.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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In some cases, weight gain or subtle behavior changes may be the only hints before the foal arrives.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Rader evaded capture for years despite having frequently contacted police and media to drop hints about his identity from 1974 to 1979.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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To top it all off, the in-game lulls that have plagued the Bills’ offense at times followed them once again.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Though Israeli forces will continue to encircle Gaza City, this lull in combat operations is intended to allow Hamas members to locate the 48 remaining hostages, the Israeli military said, with fewer than half of those estimated to be still alive.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Her pale yellow dress was the epitome of effortless elegance thanks to the whimsical puff sleeves.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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These bites are airy puffs about the size and width of an adult’s thumb.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There were glimmers of hope, even in bitter defeat, for the reigning AFC champions.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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The new research offered one glimmer of hope, as populations of the green sea turtle are rebounding thanks to conservation efforts.—
Nell Lewis,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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At the All-Star break, Misiorowski looked like a lock for Milwaukee’s postseason rotation.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The lights flicker and fizz, losing their battle with the gloom.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Candelabras flicker beside towering arrangements of deep calla lilies, stacks of shortbread cookies six inches high, fresh sandwiches, and bouquets made of vegetables.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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