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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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
But as always, the call of adventure is a breath away.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
The officer smelled booze on his breath, according to a police report.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
My breath will be moonlight then, one step, maybe two, no more.
—David Baker, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
And that's a big thing, taking deep breaths and not allowing the game to speed up on you.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
The officer smelled booze on his breath, according to a police report.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
My breath will be moonlight then, one step, maybe two, no more.
—David Baker, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
And that's a big thing, taking deep breaths and not allowing the game to speed up on you.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
Noun
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As the road flows into Missouri, plan a leg-stretching pause at Meramec Caverns in the leafy Ozarks.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Denver’s mayor has already instituted a similar pause.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plus, preparing it the night before makes Sunday morning a breeze.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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That way, your wardrobe will be equally prepared for a cool summer breeze as for those frigid winter days.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The actress joined a crowd that included Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Emily Ratajkowski, Shay Mitchell, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Macaulay Culkin on Tuesday in Paris, her blonde bob tucked behind her ears, her glam perfect with a hint of a rosy cheek, a delicate smoky eye, and a pink lip.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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The best sesame dressings have intense toasted sesame flavor, lots of zesty ginger, a hint of sugar and an ample dash of salt.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Both teams had early goals before the game hit a scoring lull.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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So many terrible things happen that the reader develops a kind of flinch, bracing for the next calamity whenever there is a brief lull in the misery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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His bakery specializes in French classics such as puffs from choux pastry, but also unique original creations, including a seasonal series with desserts shaped to look like real fruits.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The media mogul opted for a light-brown suede jacket with puff sleeves, layered over a ruffle blouse that was tucked into her wide-leg jeans.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The possibility of playing sports, an idea presented to him during rehab, provided a glimmer of hope.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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The audience gets glimmers of Katie and Greg’s relationship, but the show is bogged down by dull characters like the policeman who seems to have it out for Greg, and even by its focus on Archie’s point of view, which is just a depiction of narcissism and a formulaic pseudo-midlife crisis.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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Others are fine with them, but still occasionally need a break.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Parker Kelly scored two goals and Scott Wedgewood made 27 saves for the Avalanche, who have won three straight and four of five since the Olympic break.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Bobcats showed flickers of promise, nearly defeating Troy and Georgia Southern in the regular season.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Startled, birds start from their branches and flicker through the atmosphere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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