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
An elderly woman serving a life sentence might take her final breath in a prison hospice.
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Ana Zamora, Time, 3 June 2026
The hitter can’t take a breath.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Economists aren’t holding their breath for a broad consumer stimulus push.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Strief, in truth, might not be able to take an actual breath until late October.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
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Ana Zamora, Time, 3 June 2026
The hitter can’t take a breath.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Economists aren’t holding their breath for a broad consumer stimulus push.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Strief, in truth, might not be able to take an actual breath until late October.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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Anthropic, one of OpenAI’s top competitors, has proposed mechanisms for coordinating pauses on advanced AI development if systems become too powerful.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Located in the city's dynamic tech district, Whitefield, The Den Bengaluru seamlessly bridges heritage and innovation, offering an environment where guests can move seamlessly between focused work, casual connection, and moments of pause.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The angel wore a trim charcoal Borsalino with a tiny bouquet of songbird feathers and a scarlet paisley scarf that rippled in the breeze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Up high, fresh laundry quivers in the breeze like bunting, pegged precariously to twine stretched taut between windows.—
Esme Nicholson,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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There was just a hint of fog, which would thicken a little toward dawn.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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The government still remains optimistic that the livestock lull is temporary.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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Lucia Cheng After an afternoon lull, more voters are stopping by to cast their ballots in Des Moines' Precinct 40, located at Central Presbyterian Church.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
2 June 2026
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Aokosor Puff-sleeve T-shirt This puff-sleeve T-shirt will bring a trendy, romantic vibe to your outfits.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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The puff sleeves add a romantic touch to this otherwise simple and very comfortable dress.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Collapsing floor There have been glimmers of a reset among some startups this year.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Wearing pieces with a bit of glimmer from diamonds wouldn't hurt, either.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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Mark my words, Rosewood will make travelers start regarding Phuket as a tasteful destination, to tack on as the beach break during trips to Bangkok or Singapore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Despite the quick start, Vegas did catch a major break on a fortunate bounce to cut the lead to 2-1, a goal that was credited to Shea Theodore.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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With interest in on-loan Lutsharel Geetruida, there were flickers of worry on Wearside about the core of the team being undermined.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The coffees and lunches and dinners of that season flicker in my mind like a rom-com video montage.—
Lisa Page Rosenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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