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
The shrouding haze seemed to breathe, ebbing and flowing slowly, allowing momentary distant views that vanished with the next foggy breath.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Instead of piercing skin or using optical sensors, isaac analyzes your breath.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
His pacing had organic inevitability, with just the right breaths between phrases and daring but strategic yieldings at transitions.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Close the eyes, slow the breath and stay for at least five to seven minutes.
—Patrick Franco, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Instead of piercing skin or using optical sensors, isaac analyzes your breath.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
His pacing had organic inevitability, with just the right breaths between phrases and daring but strategic yieldings at transitions.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Close the eyes, slow the breath and stay for at least five to seven minutes.
—Patrick Franco, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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The county commissioners will hold a public hearing on the plan for Comanche Circle, and separately consider putting a temporary pause on these types of big developments.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hawke gives me a Harrison Ford-length pause — not out of nervousness, but genuine thought.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Cluttered Counters Make meal prep and clean up a breeze by keeping your counters streamlined, not filled to the max with appliances and canisters and the like.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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However, there won't be as much of a breeze.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Its almond-and-vanilla base has just a hint of smoky sweetness, unfolding into a spicier scent that gives it a slightly intense fragrance.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Green, because they are picked too early and sent to Wyoming with only a hint of blush.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Emilee Chinn / Getty Images Activity hit a lull after Edwin Díaz was introduced as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ new closer 26 days ago.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hornick, the diner’s owner, said that despite the Logan Square spot struggling for many months — some days having a two-hour lull without a single customer — servers would turn a switch immediately as the door swung open.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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In comparison to liquid foundation, cushion foundations come in a cushion compact with an application puff that leaves a lightweight, buildable, natural finish on the skin.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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From puff-sleeve knits to silky base layers, these winter tops deliver on both style and quality.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Dec. 2025
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For the first time in many years, there is a real glimmer of hope for government transparency in Florida.—
Bobby Block,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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From there, the glimmers of a more peaceful existence — one fueled by expression, not recklessness — give Lidia hope.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thornton ended the unsightly stretch with a late bucket for a 31-28 lead at the break.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
21 Jan. 2026
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Many Nordic investors and founders annually travel to Copenhagen for the first startup event after the summer break.—
Melinda Elmborg,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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While commercial glass-fiber separators typically fail after 120 hours of use, this organic hydrogel endured 1,100 hours of cycling without a flicker in voltage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Her skin—something known as Frubber, a porous patented blend of fleshlike elastic polymers—stretched over a structure of plastic and titanium, and there was no flicker of bashfulness.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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