1
as in to respire
to inhale and exhale air
sometimes it gets so hot in here that it's hard to even breathe
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2
as in to live
to have life
as long as I breathe, you will have a place to stay
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as in to blow (out)
to let or force out of the lungs
leaned back in his chair and breathed out the smoke from his pipe
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Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Step 3: Blush Adding blush breathes life into skin and really completes your base.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Even breathing easy with a six-run lead wasn’t in the cards.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
From vases that display your favorite blooms to throw blankets that give your bedroom a light and airy feel, these picks will breathe fresh life into each room (once you're done with your spring cleaning)—all while staying within your budget.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
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In March 2023, Francis was again taken to the hospital after experiencing intense chest pain and difficulty breathing.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Step 3: Blush Adding blush breathes life into skin and really completes your base.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Even breathing easy with a six-run lead wasn’t in the cards.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
From vases that display your favorite blooms to throw blankets that give your bedroom a light and airy feel, these picks will breathe fresh life into each room (once you're done with your spring cleaning)—all while staying within your budget.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Breathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathe. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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