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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
Focus on slow, steady breaths to help your body adapt to the cold.
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Slow, deep breaths that lengthen the exhale send a signal of safety to the nervous system.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Human life and death are so fragile, a small space between breaths.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Talked to some of the higher gods above, give them my thanks and just take a few breaths and get ready for the arena.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Hitchcock blinked rapidly as the drugs began flowing and took several deep breaths.
—Jeffrey Collins, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Only five breaths to the end of the course.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Other things that could raise BP are white coat hypertension, so try to remain calm (deep breaths, calm mind, and relaxed) in the doctor's office prior to having blood pressure taken.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Cherrish Martinez saw her 32-year-old boyfriend take his last breaths just outside their backyard door in Commerce City.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Slow, deep breaths that lengthen the exhale send a signal of safety to the nervous system.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Human life and death are so fragile, a small space between breaths.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Talked to some of the higher gods above, give them my thanks and just take a few breaths and get ready for the arena.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Hitchcock blinked rapidly as the drugs began flowing and took several deep breaths.
—Jeffrey Collins, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Only five breaths to the end of the course.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Other things that could raise BP are white coat hypertension, so try to remain calm (deep breaths, calm mind, and relaxed) in the doctor's office prior to having blood pressure taken.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Cherrish Martinez saw her 32-year-old boyfriend take his last breaths just outside their backyard door in Commerce City.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaths
Noun
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Business major Andrea Lui found the chatbot’s voice to be surprisingly human, but the conversation felt choppy with odd pauses.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Business major Andrea Lui found the chatbot’s voice to be surprisingly human, but the conversation felt choppy with odd pauses.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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And while summer temperatures can be sizzling, consistent Atlantic Ocean breezes and reliable afternoon thunderstorms help cool things off.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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After downplaying the prospect of a new album in recent interviews, Grande began posting hints to the contrary in March, like a flower emoji in her Instagram bio.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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But against Oklahoma City, the Lakers’ lulls became an invitation for the Thunder to strike.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Not all parts of the country seem to have the same pattern, although the data points to school breaks as relative lulls.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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The peanutty puffs are delightfully salty-sweet from dates, maple syrup, and sea salt and boast 10 grams of protein (a blend of pea protein and upcycled oat protein) in each one-cup serving.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Its name is inspired by its flower clusters that turn pink and cover the tree with hazy, smoke-like puffs in summer.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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The four crewmembers reported seeing several impact flashes — flickers of light created when a meteoroid hits the lunar surface and vaporizes.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gee also gave costume makers the freedom to add their own personal touches to the outfits and encouraged their input.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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Read Full Review Entrepreneur Everything here is about respecting history and infusing it with modern touches, from preserving the architecture to the green velvet seats.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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There are no easy answers in education, but there are glimmers of hope.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Breaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaths. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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