as in alive
having or showing life
realized that he didn't need a comic-book superhero, since he had a real, breathing hero in his father
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as in snoring
to inhale and exhale air
sometimes it gets so hot in here that it's hard to even breathe
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as in living
to have life
as long as I breathe, you will have a place to stay
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Recent Examples of breathing
Mike Conley, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
At that time, Parr was breathing but unconscious, the neighbor told police in the affidavit.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
For the non-Nintendo among us, Bowser is Mario’s enemy, a fire-breathing monster and leader of the Koops.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
When muscular coordination, breathing mechanics and mobility improve together, the compensations driving your symptoms can begin to resolve.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Then breathing in again to the count of four.
—Mike Conley, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
At that time, Parr was breathing but unconscious, the neighbor told police in the affidavit.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
For the non-Nintendo among us, Bowser is Mario’s enemy, a fire-breathing monster and leader of the Koops.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
When muscular coordination, breathing mechanics and mobility improve together, the compensations driving your symptoms can begin to resolve.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathing
Adjective
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The video showed Athena alive at the time that Horner put her into the truck.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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What begins as a portrait of longevity becomes a meditation on the passage of time, the randomness of fate, and the joy and profound human experience of being alive.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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People sleep with earplugs for many reasons, like excessive city noise, loud neighbors, or even a snoring partner dozing next to them.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mouth breathing is also closely tied to snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, both of which compound the cardiovascular risk over time.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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They got involved trapping the colony of feral cats living behind the strip mall the vet office was located in.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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All in a place where people are living atop vast deposits of coal, oil and gas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The facility also has designated areas for live stand-ups, press briefings and interviews.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Guests will enjoy hands-on activities and live music from DJs Hank Korsan, Josh Conway and Coco & Breezy.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathing. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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