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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
Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
But images of those youthful frolics amid chirping children quickly slips behind me, muted by my puffing, labored breaths and the blanket of snow.
—Thomas Cangelosi, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Each moment spent there, whether for a few deep breaths or a full meditation, becomes an act of restoration and presence.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Hold for 5-15 breaths, and repeat up to five times.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
After this, guide them in taking deep breaths.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Dec. 2025
Amanda rushed from Michigan to the intensive care unit in Nashville in 2010 and arrived just seconds before her older sister took her final breaths.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
C’mon, man, take a few deep breaths.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 2 Dec. 2025
As Peter takes his final breaths, the limited series jumps back in time to show Marissa secretly removing the emergency kit from their car and pulling an expired EpiPen out of their home's disposal box.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
But images of those youthful frolics amid chirping children quickly slips behind me, muted by my puffing, labored breaths and the blanket of snow.
—Thomas Cangelosi, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Each moment spent there, whether for a few deep breaths or a full meditation, becomes an act of restoration and presence.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Hold for 5-15 breaths, and repeat up to five times.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
After this, guide them in taking deep breaths.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Dec. 2025
Amanda rushed from Michigan to the intensive care unit in Nashville in 2010 and arrived just seconds before her older sister took her final breaths.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
C’mon, man, take a few deep breaths.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 2 Dec. 2025
As Peter takes his final breaths, the limited series jumps back in time to show Marissa secretly removing the emergency kit from their car and pulling an expired EpiPen out of their home's disposal box.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaths
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These types of leaders rely on pauses to shift group dynamics from reaction to reflection.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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It was not specified how long the pauses would last.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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Eliminate cold breezes and allow warm air to flow around the pipes to prevent freezing again.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The grounds are blissfully quiet – aside from its immersive soundtrack of birdsong, insects, forest breezes—with enough green space to never feel busy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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People crafted narratives out of suspicions, rumors and hints, to fill a desperate need for an explanation.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are also a couple of hints that the fate of Europe’s Jews is part of the prevailing atmosphere of unmentionable moral contagion.—
Christopher Tayler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Every squad is going to go through lulls in the conference schedule, other than perhaps UCLA.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The offense suffered some lulls in his absence, but second-year wide receiver Ryan Flournoy was able to pick up the production vacated by Lamb in the second half by finishing with 115 yards and one touchdown on nine receptions.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Dec. 2025
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Customers can expect the brand's beloved scones, cardamom buns, and focaccia on the menu; The San Francisco Standard reports that owner Marisa Williams also plans to start selling guava tarts and apple rhubarb puffs.—
Monica Garske,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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At the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve in East Bethel, truffle top black spruces, cotton grass puffs, colorful mosses and carnivorous plants fill in where glacial lakes retreated.—
Erin Hassanzadeh,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
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The penalty kill has remained strong, and while the power play has shown flickers of improvement, Colorado has scored just one more goal than its allowed (3-2) while playing with the extra man in this stretch.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
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My favorite albums reckoned deliberately with our existential moment, offering flickers of hope and grace under pressure.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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Other much-appreciated touches include breakfast available 24 hours a day, complimentary Berluti shoe shine for all guests, and the possibility of arranging in-room Bulgari jewellery viewings and sales when visiting the in-house boutique feels like a chore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Asian touches throughout, including a stream of flowing water greeting guests in the lobby, help create an initial Zen atmosphere.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In non-theme park play, the game revolves around Illumineers, glimmers, inklands, a lorebook and other buzzwords and actions that are important to players.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2026
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There’s still a long way to go to restore his status as a promising prospect, but there have been glimmers of hope the last couple weeks.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Breaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaths. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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