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
Now, a walk down the block with his kids leaves him gasping for breath and reaching for his oxygen tank.
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
This was done through the observation of the breath, leading to a comprehensive awareness of bodily sensations in all postures and at all times when not sleeping.
—Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
The company says its 5 kPa output is enough to get an air mattress to properly firm up without the need for manual breaths – even with a person lying on it.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
Don’t hold your breath for further Fed interest rate cuts, in other words.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
This was done through the observation of the breath, leading to a comprehensive awareness of bodily sensations in all postures and at all times when not sleeping.
—Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
The company says its 5 kPa output is enough to get an air mattress to properly firm up without the need for manual breaths – even with a person lying on it.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
Don’t hold your breath for further Fed interest rate cuts, in other words.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for breath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
Noun
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The pause applies to Iranian oil loaded on ships as of Friday and is set to end April 19.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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But if your friend has no idea what your partner’s talking about, that could be reason to take pause, Charlot said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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General Daily Insight for March 19, 2026 A crisp breeze is about to refresh our plans.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures will climb into the mid-70s to low 80s in the afternoon under mostly sunny skies and balmy breezes.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Is this another hint for the new album?—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The detection of these molecules in an asteroid hints that they can be formed without the presence of life, and may offer clues into how these compounds could be transported across the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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No exchanges of fire were reported, marking the first lull since late February, when clashes erupted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hofstra just could not overcome an offensive lull in the middle 20 minutes of the game.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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The seventy-year-old filmmaker took a puff of his cigar and smiled.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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First one, then another, is obliterated in a puff of smoke, sending explosions reverberating through the apartment block several seconds later.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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Game three offered a brief glimmer of order.—
Ryan Brennan
March 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Every repeat viewing of Abraham's performance reveals some new moment of humiliation — some fresh sickening glimmer of anguish that feels all too familiar.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene The Cape sits on a bluff above Monuments Beach, the local surf break that draws board-toting regulars from dawn to dusk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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If tension rises, be willing to take breaks for water or snacks.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the future, Doral Hydrogen is also looking to replicate this off-grid model across its 1 GW global portfolio by proving that H2Pro’s hardware can handle the flicker of solar power without breaking.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The show struggles to illuminate the relationships between the characters or anything at all about Benton, from what his job actually is to even a flicker of a personality.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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