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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
Marcus mimicked the last breaths of his younger brother.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Let’s do a few more calming breaths.
—Susanna Wolff, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Close your eyes right now and take 5 breaths, in through the nose, out through the mouth.
—Bill Hoogterp, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
My breaths are coming short and fast like the last gasps of a fish that can't get enough oxygen.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2025
With Thanksgiving just over a month away—deep breaths, y’all—we’re already thinking about our holiday plans and menu.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Take slow, steady breaths in and out through your nose.
—Yoga With Kassandra, Outside, 11 Oct. 2025
The latter’s video focused on her seatmate, whose infectious giggles and wheezing breaths—which one commenter joked sounded like the engine—became the soundtrack to the plane fault.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Try taking a few mindful, nondistracted breaths while your coffee is brewing, during a restroom break or while riding the elevator.
—Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Let’s do a few more calming breaths.
—Susanna Wolff, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Close your eyes right now and take 5 breaths, in through the nose, out through the mouth.
—Bill Hoogterp, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
My breaths are coming short and fast like the last gasps of a fish that can't get enough oxygen.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2025
With Thanksgiving just over a month away—deep breaths, y’all—we’re already thinking about our holiday plans and menu.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Take slow, steady breaths in and out through your nose.
—Yoga With Kassandra, Outside, 11 Oct. 2025
The latter’s video focused on her seatmate, whose infectious giggles and wheezing breaths—which one commenter joked sounded like the engine—became the soundtrack to the plane fault.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Try taking a few mindful, nondistracted breaths while your coffee is brewing, during a restroom break or while riding the elevator.
—Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaths
Noun
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Inspiration lives in the little pauses.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Councilmembers Louie Rocha, Wilson, and Freitas believed that any changes to pauses should apply consistently to all boards and commissions, not just the oversight commission.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Think endless beaches, warm breezes, swaying palm trees, and sunny skies.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to the development of new, lightweight rotors, engineers in Germany have created a small wind turbine that excels at efficiency, even when breezes aren't blowing strongly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ray Palmer is a lot of Brandon, some hints of Clark for sure.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The scene illuminates the story’s preoccupation not with the post-#MeToo world but with performance, hints of which can be found throughout the film.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That led to a couple of scoring lulls, especially in the first half.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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For instance, why did the offense experience so many extended lulls against opposing bullpens (even as, in another contradiction, its overall performance against bullpens was in line with 2024)?—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many super-puffs get their inflated atmospheres from tidal heating.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Welcome to culinary school, which is just potato puffs.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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But things get weird when Kamala sees flickers of zombie faces in the crowd.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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Foster’s tenure had flickers of momentum.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Potholder has adapted to Idaho with touches of Gem State wall decor.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Oct. 2025
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Little fixes and thoughtful touches go a long way in turning your space into a place someone wants to return to, and maybe stay.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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This year, Parents explores the various emotions that families experience during the holidays—and how to find the glimmers to infuse joy throughout the season.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Breaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaths. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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