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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
That might mean going for a walk or taking deep breaths to calm yourself down.
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Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
There was very few breaths taken collectively in any kind of span.
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Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
25 June 2026
Hold for 20–30 seconds, taking slow, deep breaths.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
Take a few breaths imagining that the person, job, or other thing never came into your life.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 June 2026
As Srebnick concluded his address to the jury, Pino began to tear up and take deep breaths.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
The global economy was still caught in the vise of the Great Depression, civil war was brewing in Spain, and the League of Nations was breathing its last breaths.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
It’s made of strong, tear-resistant nylon and inflates manually using about nine breaths.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
For Chen, all performance exists within pauses and breaths.
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Marcus Lim,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
There was very few breaths taken collectively in any kind of span.
—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
25 June 2026
Hold for 20–30 seconds, taking slow, deep breaths.
—
Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
Take a few breaths imagining that the person, job, or other thing never came into your life.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 June 2026
As Srebnick concluded his address to the jury, Pino began to tear up and take deep breaths.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
The global economy was still caught in the vise of the Great Depression, civil war was brewing in Spain, and the League of Nations was breathing its last breaths.
—
Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
It’s made of strong, tear-resistant nylon and inflates manually using about nine breaths.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
For Chen, all performance exists within pauses and breaths.
—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaths
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The two mid-half pauses for hydration (and advertisements) have been met with increasingly loud boos from crowds who are frustrated at FIFA turning matches into de facto four-quarter affairs.
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The pauses have also been criticized for interrupting the spectacle for fans, with broadcasters cutting to commercials.
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Mediterranean breezes shape Picpoul de Pinet differently than the higher elevations of Terrasses du Larzac influence structured red blends.
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Knicks celebrate Fresh-off-the-title darlings Deuce McBride and Tyler Kolek swap confetti for ocean breezes at Montauk’s hot spot Bounce Beach.
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This vulnerability is exacerbated by public social media activity and widespread data leaks, offering cybercriminals crucial hints.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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Atmospheric warming is diminishing wildfires’ nighttime lulls.
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Yes, there were lulls, to be sure.
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Our step-by-step instructions walk you through making pâte à choux dough, essential for the crisp golden puffs.
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There’s an entire salad bowl of chocolate mousse, perfectly bitter and rich, and a Paris-Brest the circumference of a tricycle wheel, with enormous puffs of hazelnut mousse and a dripping seam of blackberry jam.
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These flickers included a merely steady revenue projection from chipmaker Broadcom on its most recent earnings call as well as a construction pause for a data center being built in Wyoming.
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With interest in on-loan Lutsharel Geetruida, there were flickers of worry on Wearside about the core of the team being undermined.
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Since then, it’s been thoughtfully renovated to combine elements of Lake Tahoe’s Nordic Alpine aesthetic with contemporary lake-house touches.
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Custom Paul Smith deck chairs are positioned on the waterfront, a collection of board games offers a respite from the sun, and other witty, Paul Smith touches are sprinkled throughout the property.
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Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment.
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There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
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“Breaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaths. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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