inbreathing

verb

present participle of inbreathe
as in breathing

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  1. breathing
  2. inspiring
  3. respiring
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  • Cold water triggers an immediate stress response that spikes heart rate, speeds breathing and constricts blood vessels.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The mother of a toddler who was found breathing in a hospital morgue hours after being pronounced dead is speaking out about the shocking incident.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of breathing
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  • Chris Lee, a prototypical new-school executive, wants to wield influence by inspiring his charges, while Chet Hudson, an oil rig supervisor, likens his new job to breaking horses.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In a moment when the average American is often priced out of awe-inspiring sights and experiences, DC, is supposed to be a rare exception.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspiring
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  • When the soil becomes saturated from overwatering, the pores fill with water, limiting oxygen and preventing the roots from respiring.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Definition of respiring
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