respiring

verb

present participle of respire
as in breathing
to inhale and exhale air though unconscious, the patient is still respiring

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Recent Examples of respiring 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
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breathing
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  • Noting the severity of the dire situation, Bermudez said Early immediately took the infant and began performing CPR until the child began breathing again.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Researchers think breathing against resistance improves blood vessel function and stimulates the release of a substance called nitric oxide that helps blood vessels relax.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of breathing

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“Respiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respiring. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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