breathing
noun
breath·ing
ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ 
: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence
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Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is characterized by open-mouth breathing.
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
This setup gives Trump some breathing room to crank up the pressure on Moscow in a bid to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Citing court records, the outlet reported that police alleged the boy was in especially poor condition when officers arrived at the campsite, as the parents allegedly cut off his breathing and feeding tube before abandoning their three children.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Expect a meticulous review of nasal aesthetics and breathing.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
This setup gives Trump some breathing room to crank up the pressure on Moscow in a bid to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Citing court records, the outlet reported that police alleged the boy was in especially poor condition when officers arrived at the campsite, as the parents allegedly cut off his breathing and feeding tube before abandoning their three children.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Expect a meticulous review of nasal aesthetics and breathing.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for breathing
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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