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as in pauses
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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as in breezes
a slight or gentle movement of air
a sweet breath caressed her cheek as she sat in the garden
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as in hints
an almost imperceptible sign of something
the mornings are already getting warmer, and there is a breath of spring in the air
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Recent Examples of breaths
Some feel better after taking deep breaths.
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Reem Raouda, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
And that's a big thing, taking deep breaths and not allowing the game to speed up on you.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Move slowly and smoothly between these two positions for several breaths.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Her rambling answer includes several deep breaths and a pause that has Mike’s mom shaking her head.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
Breathing through your nose can lengthen the breaths.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Feb. 2026
Through tears and deep breaths, a former Douglas County judge learned Thursday she was found not guilty for her involvement in a fight outside a Buckhead nightclub.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Take six long, deep breaths with extended exhalations, pausing slightly between breaths.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Stretching, shower, big deep breaths.
—Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Reem Raouda, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
And that's a big thing, taking deep breaths and not allowing the game to speed up on you.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Move slowly and smoothly between these two positions for several breaths.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Her rambling answer includes several deep breaths and a pause that has Mike’s mom shaking her head.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
Breathing through your nose can lengthen the breaths.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Feb. 2026
Through tears and deep breaths, a former Douglas County judge learned Thursday she was found not guilty for her involvement in a fight outside a Buckhead nightclub.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Take six long, deep breaths with extended exhalations, pausing slightly between breaths.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Stretching, shower, big deep breaths.
—Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaths
Noun
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When investment pauses, jobs and competitiveness are put at risk all across our communities.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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American sports have long been built around pauses in play that double as inventory for advertisers.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sprawling under a constant sun and cooled by ocean breezes rippling through those signature palm trees, Los Angeles is a singular city with hotel options to match.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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From muscling the F50s around the course in strong winds, these soft, sub-foiling breezes require a completely different skill set.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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There are some hints that along with the switch to colder weather, there could be some light snow.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stout is a full-bodied ale that lends toasty depth and hints of malt and hops to the broth.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And not have lulls at this point.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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There were some lulls in the second half of the season, but the Seahawks rounded into form toward the end of the regular season.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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His bakery specializes in French classics such as puffs from choux pastry, but also unique original creations, including a seasonal series with desserts shaped to look like real fruits.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Classic ham salad gets elevated when placed between fluffy cheese puffs.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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There were moments, like when the Bobcats tied the game at 64 with 5 minutes and 34 seconds, showing flickers of resistance.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Excusing those two flickers of broken hegemony, the WSL’s highest echelon has been an unassailable strongbox, a figment of the rest of the table’s imagination.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Amid the infinity pools and sleek van transfers, careful touches of Bohol culture abound at South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao, from bold, handcrafted textiles and reclaimed wood in the rooms to classic Filipino dishes and heritage ingredients, which brighten the food and beverage options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The earlier that rhythm can be established via ball movement and touches, the better the Timberwolves’ offense finds its flow and functions with production from all cogs.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026
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The audience gets glimmers of Katie and Greg’s relationship, but the show is bogged down by dull characters like the policeman who seems to have it out for Greg, and even by its focus on Archie’s point of view, which is just a depiction of narcissism and a formulaic pseudo-midlife crisis.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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The sun and light glimmers and shines off this material and the entire interior looks, and feels, slick like a black lacquer has been applied throughout.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Breaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaths. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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