1
as in respires
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 lives
to have life
as long as I breathe, you will have a place to stay
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Recent Examples of breathes
That shocked Pochettino, who is from Argentina, a country that lives and breathes soccer, and especially worships its national team, captained at this World Cup by the superstar Messi.
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
27 June 2026
The film breathes in a dynamic way, the last few beats taking a startling turn toward a somber wistfulness.
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Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The music stops abruptly as the Grammy winner breathes deeply and even seems to stumble backward at one point.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
Measles spread through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes, and the virus can stay in the air and on surfaces for many hours, the Los Angeles County public health department said.
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Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Ferrari five-valve engines are known for their thin low-end power, but this tuned V-8 breathes freely enough to pull more strongly throughout the rev range.
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Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
But Haaland breathes that sort of rarefied air.
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Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Although everyone breathes polluted air, children, elderly, and historically disadvantaged communities are hurt the most.
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Chris Hartmann,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
It’s made from soft, stretchy fabric that breathes easily and features a slim fit that pairs nicely with baggier pieces and lightweight layers.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
27 June 2026
The film breathes in a dynamic way, the last few beats taking a startling turn toward a somber wistfulness.
—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The music stops abruptly as the Grammy winner breathes deeply and even seems to stumble backward at one point.
—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
Measles spread through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes, and the virus can stay in the air and on surfaces for many hours, the Los Angeles County public health department said.
—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Ferrari five-valve engines are known for their thin low-end power, but this tuned V-8 breathes freely enough to pull more strongly throughout the rev range.
—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
But Haaland breathes that sort of rarefied air.
—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Although everyone breathes polluted air, children, elderly, and historically disadvantaged communities are hurt the most.
—
Chris Hartmann,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
It’s made from soft, stretchy fabric that breathes easily and features a slim fit that pairs nicely with baggier pieces and lightweight layers.
—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathes
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Sylvia, my copilot, snores softly.
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But not everyone who snores has sleep apnea, and not everyone with sleep apnea snores.
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According to Silva, who lives near Comala, the restaurants worth noting here are Cuaxiote, De La Suerte, and Hacienda Pascual Nogueras with chef Alan Ramos.
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Heston is at his most gleefully cynical as Robert Thorn, a police detective who lives and works in a New York City decimated by environmental deterioration and dwindling resources.
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July 23 – August 22 Leo, your playful spark inspires teamwork now.
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
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Not to do what is economically beneficial, even if there is an argument that is in a client’s immediate best interest, but in holding power to the law.
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Rothrock said there is no specific type of offender, such as a foreign visitor unaware of American laws.
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Why the Special Olympics airlift exists Travel can be stressful for anybody, but for athletes on their way to competition who also have special accessibility needs, there are additional levels of complication.
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No video evidence exists to show exactly how the Lachman fire started, much less that Rinderknecht was the one who lit the blaze.
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