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as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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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
In winning an argument (while preserving the relationship), the way to be heard is not to yell louder and gesture bigger but to take a breath and make room for silence.
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Joelle Jay,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
People can find community, camaraderie and safety at places like Sidelines where — near a bowl of condoms and breath mints — people can leave business cards, advertisements, and pamphlets, Cooper said.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
There is no sign of deterioration in the momentum here, just a stock catching its breath before the next move.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
As Srebnick concluded his address to the jury, Pino began to tear up and take deep breaths.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Joelle Jay,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
People can find community, camaraderie and safety at places like Sidelines where — near a bowl of condoms and breath mints — people can leave business cards, advertisements, and pamphlets, Cooper said.
—
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
There is no sign of deterioration in the momentum here, just a stock catching its breath before the next move.
—
Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
As Srebnick concluded his address to the jury, Pino began to tear up and take deep breaths.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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As a result, the world’s energy needs went on pause as oil and gas could not flow freely through this critical area.
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In the third round, Magomedov poked Pereira in the eye, forcing a roughly two-minute pause, and still no point came off.
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Inside the villa, the vibe was much more relaxed, as guests mingled in the garden hoping to catch a breeze before the runway show began.
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The spinner wheels and adjustable handle make pulling it through the airport a breeze, and the inside has a mesh divider, elastic straps, and a hidden pocket to keep belongings organized.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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These flavors follow through on the palate with additional elements of savory sandstone, pomegranate, and a hint of salinity.
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But by Sunday morning, residents in southern Lebanon reported a lull in Israeli strikes.
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Intense fighting broke out on Friday morning after a relative lull in fighting following the announcement of the MOU.
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That price includes not just the flouncy blouse, with its voluminous puff sleeves and V-neck held together with a single button, but also the wide-leg pants to match.
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Our step-by-step instructions walk you through making pâte à choux dough, essential for the crisp golden puffs.
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For many, the images of international aid teams arriving and climbing through the rubble alongside them offered a glimmer of hope.
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Iserson gave fans a glimmer of hope.
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Jude Bellingham and Elliot Anderson have been subbed off in the 73rd minute, just after the players returned from the hydration break.
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Summer schedules, school breaks and birthday parties all share one thing in common.
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Esports pros looking specifically for a feathery, quick flicker will be pleased; our favorite deluxe esports model, Razer's Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, weighs more than three times as much.
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In that space, where women are discussed in real time and opinions flicker faster than context can form, Bebe Rexha understands how quickly perception turns into narrative.
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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