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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
Galvan’s family and then officers called to the scene found him on the ground near a snowbank, gasping for breath.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
These wildlife photographs will take your breath away.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Simply inhale through your nostrils for a five count, hold the breath for a five count, exhale for five, then hold again after the exhale for a final five count.
—Mark Divine, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
After the sensory overload of Times Square, this park feels like a deep breath.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
These wildlife photographs will take your breath away.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Simply inhale through your nostrils for a five count, hold the breath for a five count, exhale for five, then hold again after the exhale for a final five count.
—Mark Divine, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
After the sensory overload of Times Square, this park feels like a deep breath.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
Noun
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But invading the second biggest country in Europe, after Russia itself, would be a potentially catastrophic prospect which would, surely, give a cold strategist like Putin pause for thought.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mother Nature is about to put the recent spring-like warmth across Central Texas on pause this weekend.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures will climb to near 60 in Baltimore on Saturday afternoon, with a pleasant breeze.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Ceiling fans and cross-breezes replace air-conditioning, reinforcing the open-air nature of the design.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2026
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Between feminine floral notes, subtle citrus hints, warm earthy touches, and robust musky undertones, there are so many fragrance types to explore, and why settle on just one?—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Expect some hints dropped this week.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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After a brief lull in precipitation this afternoon, snow levels drop to all areas tonight into Tuesday, and remain low through Thursday.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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There were some lulls in the second half of the season, but the Seahawks rounded into form toward the end of the regular season.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The premise comes with two prime marks built-in — gambling in professional sports and puff-piece documentary profiles — plus the genre offers its own satiric opportunities.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Feb. 2026
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At first, this may seem like your ordinary cheese puff, but as the flavors build on your palate, there’s a hint of pepper that emerges, giving it that iconic cacio e pepe flavor.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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The bit of glimmer is echoed in subtle flecks on the dancers’ shimmery white unitards.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The novel is famously austere, with mere glimmers of physical intimacy.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Including their home win over Chicago before the NBA All-Star break, the 38-19 Celtics have won four straight — all by double digits — and nine of their last 10.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Chad Baker-Mazara was hot early for the Trojans, hitting four three-pointers and totaling 14 by the break, but no other USC player had more than four in the first 20 minutes.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Our light is now diminishing from a vibrant flame to only a flicker of light, and the world is watching our demise.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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There was a brief flicker in the second.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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