1
as in close
lacking fresh air
the room was hot and breathless
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2
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
ran at a breathless pace to get help
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3
as in fallen
no longer living
carried the breathless body of his beloved dog back home
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Recent Examples of breathless
Ford’s airtight thriller marks some of the finest work done by those on either side of the camera, blending breathless thrills and effortless character work.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
After police arrived, the family’s breathless au pair shared a harrowing story with them outside in the driveway.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
And not just to Nicole Kidman, but to the sort of beloved, big-name and award-winning actor whose presence in a new streaming show or HBO mini used to be cause for breathless excitement.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The anxious commentary, the breathless headlines asking whether the Dubai dream is over, the analysts debating the fate of the safe-haven brand are a measure of what was built.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 8 Apr. 2026
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
After police arrived, the family’s breathless au pair shared a harrowing story with them outside in the driveway.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
And not just to Nicole Kidman, but to the sort of beloved, big-name and award-winning actor whose presence in a new streaming show or HBO mini used to be cause for breathless excitement.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The anxious commentary, the breathless headlines asking whether the Dubai dream is over, the analysts debating the fate of the safe-haven brand are a measure of what was built.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathless
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After entering the game tied at 3 in the ninth, Mets closer Devin Williams allowed two runs in a disastrous final frame to fall to the Twins 5-3 and record their 12th loss in a row, their longest streak since 2002.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Two Southwest Airlines jets got dangerously close near Nashville on Saturday, triggering collision alarms.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Private credit's rapid rise has been key to global dealmaking for more than a decade.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Our survey of Americans ages 18-29 allows for a closer look at the sentiments of young adults at a moment of rapid technological advancement and geopolitical change.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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In Kansas City, Missouri, a Kansas City Star reporter encountered a fallen tree in the roadway near The Paseo and 35th Street after storms rolled through the area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rake up all fallen leaves and debris from around the base of your rose and throw it out with the trash, because this may contain disease spores.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Georgia will surely be ready and focused on its home floor following two consecutive losses, but Bucky Ball and its suffocating style from a fresh A&M team will be too much for the Bulldogs.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Justin Edmonds / Getty Images Darnold, Mike Macdonald and a suffocating defense have led the Seahawks to the big stage for the fourth time in franchise history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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At the same time as Panama’s government is earning more money from the newly brisk business in the canal, its shipping industry is being confronted by the geopolitical struggle in the same way as those of other countries.—
Alma Solis,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The show, said to have been pared down to a brisk hour or so of celebrity walk-ons and sizzle-reel clips, will be held at Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, which has served as TNT’s upfront stage since 2014.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Suspect One was dead and Suspect Two was on the run.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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That includes clearing dead or dying vegetation within 100 feet of all structures, landscaping with fire-resistant plans and non-flammable ground cover, and disposing of landscaping debris in other ways.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Her mother, who had a staid upbringing in California, came to New York in the early sixties looking for someplace more diverse and less stifling.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Moon’s square to Mars can bring quick irritation or pressure to act too fast, especially in conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The 35-year-old striker has not normally started two games in quick succession this season.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Breathless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathless. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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