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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
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.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Hold for five breaths on each foot.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Take five or more slow, deep breaths.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
For most Rocky Mountain towns, skijoring is a familiar winter activity typically accompanied by hot apple cider, slushy walkways, and crisp breaths.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Marcus mimicked the last breaths of his younger brother.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Let’s do a few more calming breaths.
—Susanna Wolff, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Take more deep breaths, enjoy more walks, laugh more and especially eat more ice cream.
—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
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Hold for five breaths on each foot.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Take five or more slow, deep breaths.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
For most Rocky Mountain towns, skijoring is a familiar winter activity typically accompanied by hot apple cider, slushy walkways, and crisp breaths.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Marcus mimicked the last breaths of his younger brother.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Let’s do a few more calming breaths.
—Susanna Wolff, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Take more deep breaths, enjoy more walks, laugh more and especially eat more ice cream.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaths
Noun
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Spearheaded by The People's Union USA, these spending pauses have lasted anywhere from 24 hours to one week.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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This resulted in the disruption of non-essential public services, including pauses in funding and federal employee salaries, the closure of national parks and administrative delays across federal agencies.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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But Buellton benefits from ocean breezes through the Transverse Ranges, giving the town a near-Mediterranean climate.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 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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The Argentine-Spanish artist — best known for her Latin urban, alternative music songs with hints of neo soul and R&B — discovered the tropical genre during her teenage years while buying vinyl records in Madrid.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Xi’s and Lee’s banter coincided with hints of warming relations between the two Asian nations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 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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Its breakfast buffet featured several unique pastry options, such as caprese croissants and flaky pistachio puffs.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Backstage, puffs of VIP Strong Hold Texturizing Hair Spray filled the air while creaseless clips set curls and baby hairs into place.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Mosaic archways loom overhead, and the 240-seat dining room is awash with terra-cotta banquettes, sea-blue touches, and clay-toned neutral hues.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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With the sun setting earlier, a few cozy touches inside and outside your home can go a long way to boost your mood.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Directed by Olivier & Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things; Wolf Hall) and MacMillan, Every Brilliant Thing revolves around a man who looks back at his life and the glimmers of hope that carried him through.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Breaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaths. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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