as in breathes
to inhale and exhale air
though unconscious, the patient is still respiring
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That is, on one hand, because Taylor loves and breathes fashion, and on the other because, to honor that part of herself, she’s chosen to style herself for most of this awards season.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Respires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respires. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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