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
The latest task put in front of the Charlotte Hornets rookie was complete and McNeeley could take a slight breather to soak it all in.
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Roderick Boone
updated July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
In both the 2010 trilogy launch and this 2025 version there’s a ton of mayhem, and the forest training scenes between Hiccup and Toothless don’t simply act as a breather.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Buxton gets a breather after an eventful week Byron Buxton was out of the lineup Sunday, but only because Baldelli wanted to give him a breather.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 21 July 2025
Give your palate a breather from wine with craft cocktails or expertly executed classics at this intimate, witchy McMinnville eatery.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
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Roderick Boone
updated July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
In both the 2010 trilogy launch and this 2025 version there’s a ton of mayhem, and the forest training scenes between Hiccup and Toothless don’t simply act as a breather.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Buxton gets a breather after an eventful week Byron Buxton was out of the lineup Sunday, but only because Baldelli wanted to give him a breather.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 21 July 2025
Give your palate a breather from wine with craft cocktails or expertly executed classics at this intimate, witchy McMinnville eatery.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breather
Noun
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The pause will not impact already existing valid visas, according to the memo, and some applications — including official and C-3 diplomatic visas — will continue to be processed.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Blanching also preserves flavor, as though pressing the pause button on the aging process.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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It’s already been four years since the last James Bond movie, Daniel Craig’s Bond swan song, No Time to Die, was released in theaters, and, in that lull, there’s still no new actor cast as James Bond.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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His teammates have tapered off into a midsummer lull, though.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Born from the founder’s personal battle with eczema, the brand is a breath of fresh air in a world full of irritating, complicated formulas.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Aug. 2025
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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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This can significantly improve efficiency and reduce errors, making the 15-minute breaks a worthwhile investment in long-term productivity.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Despite the hiatus, Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson and Carlos Pena Jr. stayed friends during the break and the foursome reunited in 2021 with new music and a tour.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Breather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breather. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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