as in pauses
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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Noun
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Identifying when the clock starts, pauses, or ends is crucial because if the homeowner files a claim for compensation outside the statute of limitations, it can be barred.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025 -
Dratch also continued to giggle through lines for the rest of the sketch, and her occasional pauses to get her bearings were met with joyous applause from the SNL audience.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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For instance, why did the offense experience so many extended lulls against opposing bullpens (even as, in another contradiction, its overall performance against bullpens was in line with 2024)?—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The bursts of action punctuate these lulls and sync perfectly with the intro song, Shortchange Hero (by The Heavy).—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My breaths are coming short and fast like the last gasps of a fish that can't get enough oxygen.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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With Thanksgiving just over a month away—deep breaths, y’all—we’re already thinking about our holiday plans and menu.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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The rest of the population should reduce long or intense activities, and take more breaks during outdoor activities, according to the agency.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Surf enthusiasts can ride one of Indonesia's most famous waves, Occy’s Left, or book surf excursions that take them to multiple breaks.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Breathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathers. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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