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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
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.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
For Chen, all performance exists within pauses and breaths.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 19 June 2026
Barely 20 minutes into the game, the crowd suddenly gets quiet as people hold their breaths in anticipation.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Step outside for a few minutes of morning sunlight, take a few deep breaths and set a specific intention.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Deep breaths can help, or mantras that a parent will be there to pick them up.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 11 June 2026
Deep breaths, because Game 4 goes tonight.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Jurors saw Pino taking deep breaths, crying and sobbing for seven minutes.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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
Barely 20 minutes into the game, the crowd suddenly gets quiet as people hold their breaths in anticipation.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Step outside for a few minutes of morning sunlight, take a few deep breaths and set a specific intention.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Deep breaths can help, or mantras that a parent will be there to pick them up.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 11 June 2026
Deep breaths, because Game 4 goes tonight.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Jurors saw Pino taking deep breaths, crying and sobbing for seven minutes.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaths
Noun
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New Citadel employees learn not to fill in those pauses.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Speakers left pauses for imaginary conversational partners to respond, as if observing real turn-taking conventions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The wide fairways saddle back to the middle, the greens roll true with some quirky slopes, the ocean views are spectacular, every blade of grass is well maintained, and the fresh ocean breezes can wreak havoc on some of your shots.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Friday will feature more sunshine, far less humidity and some breezes that could push highs to near 80 degrees.—
Chris Shaffer,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Looking for Friday’s Strands hints, spangram and answers?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Talk of SpaceX, which billionaire Elon Musk founded in 2002 to find a way to Mars, going public had been rampant since late 2025, when the first hints arose of its possibility.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
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Yes, there were lulls, to be sure.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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The quality, however, doesn’t make for a pleasant viewing experience, especially during lulls in the season like the one the Dodgers are currently battling through.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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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.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Start with the warm gougères, airy choux puffs with a molten brie center that arrive drizzled with honey and dusted with parmesan.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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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.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Then the northern flickers, which consume ants, can visit your lawn and find something to eat.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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These touches set the sandals apart from their plainer counterparts.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Enhance a deep brown base by layering it with subtle touches of toffee and caramel.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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This cool pearl blonde glimmers against a buttery backdrop for a sparkling champagne effect.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Still, there are some glimmers of hope.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
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“Breaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaths. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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