1
as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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2
as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
a sweet breath caressed her cheek as she sat in the garden
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3
as in hint
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 breath
With the mighty American consumer running out of breath amid an economic slowdown in the second half of 2025, Stifel sees a decline of 10% or more in the S&P 500.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2025
There’s a clown that blows himself up, and at one point, Gerard uses his one last gasping breath after being stabbed to launch a nuclear war.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2025
Goldie admired the bitter finality of extinctions, and the Earth’s deep breath before a new kind of life began, the details working themselves out to fit the times.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
This gives Willie a chance to catch his breath, and prep for the next song.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2025
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2025
There’s a clown that blows himself up, and at one point, Gerard uses his one last gasping breath after being stabbed to launch a nuclear war.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2025
Goldie admired the bitter finality of extinctions, and the Earth’s deep breath before a new kind of life began, the details working themselves out to fit the times.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
This gives Willie a chance to catch his breath, and prep for the next song.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
Noun
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The pause will not impact already existing valid visas, according to the memo, and some applications — including official and C-3 diplomatic visas — will continue to be processed.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Trim Non-Customer-Facing Costs Start by trimming non-customer-facing costs, including rent and travel, and pause hiring.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Compared to using a human therapist, the AI usage is a breeze and readily undertaken.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For those who would like to get outside, Monday evening weather will be cooler, with a low of 74 with a 5 mph breeze.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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Ambivalence means a look of cool, ironic detachment which would doubtless work very well in that away strip; lime green with a hint of no f***s given.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Blending sweet, lemony, and earthy aromas with a hint of vanilla, this flavorful option is a great choice to share with a friend at the end of a night out.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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It’s already been four years since the last James Bond movie, Daniel Craig’s Bond swan song, No Time to Die, was released in theaters, and, in that lull, there’s still no new actor cast as James Bond.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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His teammates have tapered off into a midsummer lull, though.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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My digital identity began to reflect my reality, and the deals stopped disappearing in a puff of smoke when the prospects googled my name.—
Jason BARNARD,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Still feeling abandoned, Rumi disappears in a dramatic puff of red smoke.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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For those affected by this rare, incurable condition, the move was seen as an outrageous denial of their right to weigh the drug’s risks and benefits for themselves, and an extinguishing of what had been at least a glimmer of hope.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
31 July 2025
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While this may appear to be a grim outlook for rental housing in the U.S., there is a small glimmer of hope.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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This can significantly improve efficiency and reduce errors, making the 15-minute breaks a worthwhile investment in long-term productivity.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Texas Tribune reported that Democrats spent around $10,000 a day on lodging and food during the walkout, paid by the House Democratic Caucus, additional fundraising around the quorum break, and out of lawmakers’ pockets.—
Rachael Dziaba,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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The film’s visuals flicker between NASA offices, quiet domestic spaces, and the wide, cinematic skies above.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
1 Aug. 2025
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Reflecting on that summer of big change for his boyhood club reveals a rare flicker of vulnerability in Hinshelwood.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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