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
Moving with ease as if on land, Lauda surveyed the surroundings, holding his breath for an unusually long time.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025
Execution by suffocation weaponizes the breath of life, the very first gift that God gave to humanity at its creation, said the Rev. Jacqui Bushor of Faith Lutheran Church in Little Rock.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2025
Breathe in for four counts, hold your breath for four counts, breathe out for four counts, then hold again.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
The solution is simple: Take three deep breaths plus a 30-second body scan before every team interaction.
—Sahar Andrade, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025
Execution by suffocation weaponizes the breath of life, the very first gift that God gave to humanity at its creation, said the Rev. Jacqui Bushor of Faith Lutheran Church in Little Rock.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2025
Breathe in for four counts, hold your breath for four counts, breathe out for four counts, then hold again.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
The solution is simple: Take three deep breaths plus a 30-second body scan before every team interaction.
—Sahar Andrade, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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Indonesia’s worst wave of violent protests in years seems to have come to a pause for now after the government ordered the military and police to take stern action against rioters and looters.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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This month is about surrendering to the pause and letting the answer arise with time rather than forcing your next step.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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Expect the typical diurnal gusty afternoon and early evening breezes in the Shasta Valley through Monday.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Made to hold up to 66 pounds of your belongings, the storage bins are equipped with 360-degree wheels that make pulling them out from under your bed a breeze.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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If there's even a hint that a creator used AI, the Internet will pounce.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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The rye shortbread cookie is a salty, sweet triumph with hints of orange and cardamom.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Meteorologists looking past the current slate of nascent storms see a potential lull in activity for the final few days of August, which is nearing what's typically the most active time of the hurricane season.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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He’s weathered the occasional lulls in widespread appreciation for the blues with stoic grace.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Aug. 2025
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As for cigars, there will be a corner in the back patio for guests to sip and puff.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Aug. 2025
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Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the batter puffs up and is golden brown and no longer jiggly.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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And now, as the first glimmer of reconciliation has emerged due to aides from the two meeting last month and the possibility of a face-to-face meeting between father and son in the cards, a new tell-all book could bring all of that crashing down.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Aug. 2025
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On the morning of Wednesday, August 6, Luhn finally saw a glimmer of hope.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Athletics remain well out of the postseason picture but have played well since the All-Star break thanks to some of the hottest hitters in baseball.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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His splendid defense never wavered, but Harris was statistically the worst lineup regular in the majors this season through the All-Star break, batting .210 with a puny .551 OPS in 93 games.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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The challenge facing a Broncos team that has not won a playoff game in a decade becomes clear when highlights of Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow flicker on the TV screen.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
9 Aug. 2025
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Roberson stuck her full-twisting double layout dismount without a flicker and to an immediate smile.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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