as in gasps
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty
he was so nervous he began hyperventilating, and the extra oxygen made him dizzy
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Recent Examples of hyperventilates
Belly hyperventilates and runs to the bathroom to calm down with Taylor.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperventilates
Verb
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At this, the paddock gasps in unison.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Another video shows Wallen walking back towards the piano, as the audience gasps and cheers in response.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Verb
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White bandana, beat-up sneakers, black windbreaker pants.—
Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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As soft as pajamas yet lovely enough to wear out on the town (or around the ship), the micro modal fabric of these Saint Haven pants drapes elegantly, resists wrinkles, and has a relaxed fit that works equally well at a harbor-side bar or a breezy dinner ashore.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Hyperventilates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperventilates. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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