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Definition of breathednext

breathed

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verb

past tense of breathe

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of breathed
Adjective
His wraparound, tight-quarters assist on a Keshad Johnson dunk in the second half breathed fire into the lungs of the home crowd. Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2021
Verb
In the middle of all of this, after several Housewives franchises have been flatlining in recent years, a new addition has breathed life into the format and quickly garnered fans. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Those with Emilio Pagán on their rosters breathed a collective sigh of relief. Greg Jewett, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 After Bay was shut out in each of its previous two matches, Bebar breathed life into the offense in the 13th minute, finding the upper corner from outside of the penalty area for her first professional goal. Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 Researchers today know the disease can originate in the nose or the gut — like something breathed in or ingested. Wuft News, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Down 7-5 in the seventh, a two-out single by Michael Harris II breathed some life into the Braves’ offense, which had been dormant for the previous 13 plate appearances. Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 18 July 2026 Smoke particles are small enough to be breathed deeply into lungs and enter the bloodstream. Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 14 July 2026 That was when microbes wrested energy from light and, in the process, breathed new life into the world. Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2026 As the offensive tug-of-war continued into the second quarter and New York cut the lead down to three, Brunson finally appeared back on the bench and checked back into the game as Knicks fans breathed a sigh of relief. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathed
Adjective
  • Often made by anonymous rappers and producers with a monkish dedication to their craft, this isn’t rap for the live show but for the headphones, music where every muttered word and barely-there snare matters.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Continue reading … ‘KNOW YOUR BODY’ – Woman who 'never snored before' discovers terrifying reason behind sudden symptom.
    , FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In this area at that time, Protestant groups from Germany and the Netherlands — primarily Lutherans and Mennonites — lived alongside the predominantly Catholic Polish population.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Caterham is the seventh of eight siblings, including one who lived to the age of 104, according to Guinness World Records.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • This blend of styles is not only about presenting contrasts—clean versus shouted vocals, melodic versus dissonant riffs, headbanging versus moshing—but also preserving the murky in-between that only elevates the extreme.
    Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The bacteria respired away the carbon and released nitrogen as ammonium.
    Joshua Weitz, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • At this time, there was just one photoshoot finishing up (see balloons video above), and by 5 pm I and the resident cats had the park to ourselves.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • At the time, police believed there was one suspect, but the person had not been identified.
    Richard Ramos, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • For many leaders, the phrase conjures up whispered alliances, opportunistic loyalty, self-interested maneuvering and the slow poisoning of organizational culture.
    Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • My ‘Harmony’ massage is inspired by Lomi Lomi—a traditional Hawaiian healing technique known for its continuous, flowing strokes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Netflix has created an Academy Award-winning global phenomenon with KPop Demon Hunters that has inspired fans around the world with its powerful music, storytelling, and characters.
    Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Breathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathed. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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