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
In the loving arms of his wife, Dr. Marlena Evans, John took his last breath at the end of the June 2 episode, after suffering devastating internal injuries during a lab explosion.
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 2 June 2025
Barring these blips for catching your breath, Nightreign demands your full attention for the entirety of a 30-to-45-minute expedition.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 29 May 2025
Friday, May 30 Yoga class: Mindful movement with breath led by Hank Newman, 8:30-10 a.m., Ramona Julian Academy of Dance, 1530 Main St. Class is free but space is limited.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
After Annie shows up on his porch, Jon ushers the nineteen-year-old inside, and the audience sucks in its breath.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 2 June 2025
Barring these blips for catching your breath, Nightreign demands your full attention for the entirety of a 30-to-45-minute expedition.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 29 May 2025
Friday, May 30 Yoga class: Mindful movement with breath led by Hank Newman, 8:30-10 a.m., Ramona Julian Academy of Dance, 1530 Main St. Class is free but space is limited.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
After Annie shows up on his porch, Jon ushers the nineteen-year-old inside, and the audience sucks in its breath.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
Noun
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Live recordings, put on pause during the pandemic, haven’t yet restarted.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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An extended pause in scheduling student visas could lead to delays that may disrupt college, boarding-school or exchange students’ plans to enroll in summer and fall terms.—
Annie Ma,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Sand, breeze blocks, storm shutters—these are materials of survival and exclusion, shaped by the hurricanes that regularly devastate her homeland.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The 120-acre estate is situated in the Stags Leap District on the southeastern side of Napa Valley, which receives cooling evening breezes from nearby San Pablo Bay.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
25 May 2025
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There’s been speculation in the Russian and Western media about areas for possible negotiation, and the outcome of the Istanbul talks are being closely watched for any hints of flexibility.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: Aromas of delicate agave and hints of herbs provide an inviting nose.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Fewer Roles And Longer Recruitment Processes The shift from the hiring highs of 2021 to today’s lull has been sharp.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The shelter then faced a lull, as previous applicants had already adopted other pets in need, and no immediate matches surfaced that could suit Thor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Mars Dust Devil Dances The photobombing dust devil can be seen in the distance as a light-colored puff near the middle of the image.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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That day, after seeing a puff of smoke and hearing loud bangs outside their house, Perryman, Forbbes, and Newman rushed to the alley to investigate, where a verbal altercation ensued with the neighbor, said Forbbes.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2025
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But planted within that picture was a glimmer of hope — or maybe delusion — for Sabres fans.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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This link between exercise and the gut was barely a glimmer in scientists’ eyes some 15 years ago, when exercise immunologist Marc Cook was a graduate student at the Urbana-Champaign campus.—
Lydia Denworth,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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The Face the Nation preview was aired during the show, not during an advertising break.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Even taking a short break to breathe, reflect or laugh with a colleague can restore perspective.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The prop flares could have their flicker and intensity controlled from a lighting desk.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
27 May 2025
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Small summer blooms attract butterflies and luna moths, while late season berries are favored by robins, flickers, and grouse.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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