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
So when Barkley exited Sunday’s Week 8 matchup against the New York Giants at the end of the third quarter, Eagles fans were likely holding their breath.
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Those taking GLP-1s showed a slower rise in breath alcohol during the first 10 to 20 minutes and lower overall levels throughout.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Freshman phenom Darryn Peterson is already providing a breath of fresh air on the heels of the Jayhawks’ hard-to-digest 2024-25 campaign.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Shareholders have complained about the speed of progress and welcome the strategy shift in the same breath, all the while demanding the business grows what’s left of the overnight audience share.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Those taking GLP-1s showed a slower rise in breath alcohol during the first 10 to 20 minutes and lower overall levels throughout.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Freshman phenom Darryn Peterson is already providing a breath of fresh air on the heels of the Jayhawks’ hard-to-digest 2024-25 campaign.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Shareholders have complained about the speed of progress and welcome the strategy shift in the same breath, all the while demanding the business grows what’s left of the overnight audience share.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
Noun
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If the pause continues, Forgotten Harvest will extensively fundraise.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Congress signed into law a divest-or-ban order during the Biden administration, but Trump—whose Justice Department must enforce a ban—issued, then repeatedly extended, an enforcement pause in the interest of coming to terms about divestiture.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Expect food trucks, live entertainment, and a pleasant river breeze as the holidays officially roll into high gear.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Its heavy steel construction promotes quick, even heating, while the nonstick surface and removable rack make cleanup a breeze.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Heidi Klum kept fans guessing all day with hints about her 2025 Halloween costume.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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Tender and with just a hint of salinity, fresh hauls come in from just off the coast and are served brilliantly with salad and spicy butter.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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That led to a couple of scoring lulls, especially in the first half.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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In a lull after your project sold?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Stause is shown having foundation applied to her face while Peace holds a makeup puff in his mouth.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Backstage, puffs of VIP Strong Hold Texturizing Hair Spray filled the air while creaseless clips set curls and baby hairs into place.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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The small glimmer of hope, though, is home price growth appears to be slowing, according to the Case-Shiller indices.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, fans got a small glimmer of hope on Friday when Jackson was upgraded to a full participant in practice after being limited on Wednesday and Thursday.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From there, Miami needs a lot of breaks to go its way.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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These particles cause defects, like bridges, breaks, or rough edges, that ruin chips.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Jack-o’-lanterns flicker on doorsteps, skeletons hang from porches and children test out their costumes before the big night.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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For example, a TV screen that looks smooth to us might seem to flicker to a dog, Furlong explains.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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