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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Warmth spread through my breast, and my breathing quickened.
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Kelly Schwartz, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Though worries remain about the swelling deficit, Treasury yields eased off their highs giving stocks some breathing room again.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Alternate nostril breathing is extremely helpful in those stressful moments, too.
—Lidija Globokar, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Choose from five sound choices for up to 30 minutes of continuous comfort, from music with yawns and snores to deep breathing and nature sounds.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Kelly Schwartz, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Though worries remain about the swelling deficit, Treasury yields eased off their highs giving stocks some breathing room again.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Alternate nostril breathing is extremely helpful in those stressful moments, too.
—Lidija Globokar, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Choose from five sound choices for up to 30 minutes of continuous comfort, from music with yawns and snores to deep breathing and nature sounds.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 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 28 May. 2025.
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