as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
took a breather from the seemingly endless task of sorting through years of stuff stored in the attic
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Recent Examples of breather
During the second quarter, Close brought Leger-Walker to the sideline for a breather.
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Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
Rooms that seem overtly themed with Moroccan pillows and 1970s wall hangings need a breather.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Rookie offensive lineman Branson Taylor took reps at left guard in practice this week, which could be a sign that Zion Johnson, who has started every game this season at the position, may take a breather against the Broncos.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The spot, which is named for the family that owns Brown’s Hardware, is the perfect place to take a breather.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for breather
Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
Rooms that seem overtly themed with Moroccan pillows and 1970s wall hangings need a breather.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Rookie offensive lineman Branson Taylor took reps at left guard in practice this week, which could be a sign that Zion Johnson, who has started every game this season at the position, may take a breather against the Broncos.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The spot, which is named for the family that owns Brown’s Hardware, is the perfect place to take a breather.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breather
Noun
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Funding was eventually restored after a series of lawsuits challenging payment pauses, eligibility requirements, and requests from the federal government for sensitive citizen data.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
14 Feb. 2026
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That pause in dopamine release signals a failure in reward arrival, a new kind of prediction error.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After a brief lull in precipitation Monday afternoon, snow levels drop to around 2000 feet Monday night into Tuesday, remaining low through Thursday.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The idea has spawned a flurry of products which are helping their customers resist the temptation of automatically picking up their phone and scrolling social media during any and every lull in the day.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Consistent with the rest of the hotel, the local landscape is incorporated into the design experience; there are local gems displayed in the waiting area, and the lobby has a giant window that frames a peak of the nearby Shawangunk Mountains that took my breath away.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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After a tense moment and several compressions, the baby took its first breath, filling the car with relief and gratitude.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fears made three three-pointers in the first half and Michigan State took a 43-23 lead into the break.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fears made three 3-pointers in the first half and Michigan State took a 43-23 lead into the break.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Breather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breather. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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