Synonyms of pant

pant

verb

ˈpant 

as in to gasp

to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty

the dog was panting heavily after his breakneck run across the field

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gasp
• heave
• puff
• wheeze
• snore
• hyperventilate
• choke
• blow
• gag
• be out of breath
• gulp
• huff
• exhale
• stifle
• strangle
• smother
• snuffle
• asphyxiate
• expire

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pant

The Row Frima pants $3,150 Track Star The track jacket is my fall answer to fashion’s (and my personal) ongoing love affair with sport—styled with a touch of Saint Laurent and Celine polish for everyday or taken full pro athlete à la Balenciaga. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

The delivery person added that none of the canines appeared to have access to food or sufficient water, and that all the animals were panting. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Dogs primarily rely on panting, while cats also groom themselves to help regulate body temperature. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Like Fritz said, Tiafoe snatched his NBA-style pants off in one motion. — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Phrases Containing pant

• pant (after)