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
Paris Barraza, USA Today, 18 June 2026
But while his recent albums with Tony Seltzer and Subjxct 5 resurfaced some of the dynamism brought by Sporting Life during his younger years as the fire-breathing degenerate who tied Ratking together, that energy takes a backseat here.
—Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
The audience sits in close quarters, breathing the same air as the musicians, hearing every scrape of bow against string, every intake of breath before a vocal line.
—Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 15 June 2026
The palace announced in October 2018 that Mette-Marit was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable lung condition in which scarring of the lung tissue complicates breathing.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Verb
People can become infected by breathing in that contaminated air or touching the contaminated surface and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 18 June 2026
But while his recent albums with Tony Seltzer and Subjxct 5 resurfaced some of the dynamism brought by Sporting Life during his younger years as the fire-breathing degenerate who tied Ratking together, that energy takes a backseat here.
—Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
The audience sits in close quarters, breathing the same air as the musicians, hearing every scrape of bow against string, every intake of breath before a vocal line.
—Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 15 June 2026
The palace announced in October 2018 that Mette-Marit was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable lung condition in which scarring of the lung tissue complicates breathing.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathing
Adjective
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Democratic leaders hailed the decision as a win for Georgia voters but cautioned the redistricting threat is still very much alive.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Before the war, the strait was open, Iran was being crushed by sanctions, and 13 service members were still alive.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Being in the same room can make issues worse, with choosing what to watch on television and snoring being the biggest annoyances.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The warning signs in men include snoring while women often experience unrefreshing slumber, daytime fatigue or feeling exhausted despite spending enough time in bed.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
4 June 2026
Verb
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And in writing Season 2 as well, just living more in that world.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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There are family-style rooms with bunk beds, suites with larger seating areas, single-bed rooms with window benches, A-frame lodges with sunken living spaces, and Blue Lagoon skincare and haircare in all of the bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Late into his career, Burrows continued to work in the multi-camera sitcom format, which is shot in a studio, usually before a live audience.—
Nardine Saad,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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As the film concluded and audiences heard the song play over the end credits, the screen lifted to reveal Swift seated at a piano, giving the first live performance of the track.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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When the soil becomes saturated from overwatering, the pores fill with water, limiting oxygen and preventing the roots from respiring.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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