suspire

Definition of suspirenext

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Onlookers gasp as cast members rush over to assist.
    Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Olivia Miles makes the types of nifty passes that can leave fans gasping in astonishment.
    CBS News, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Many of the cats were underweight with bones showing, and some suffering from respiratory infections were wheezing and had discharge around their eyes and noses.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Noah, however, couldn't run the length of a football field without wheezing.
    Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Bake on the middle rack of the heated oven until the top is puffed and lightly golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
    Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • In the final days of their season, Tigers players both slammed bats and puffed victory cigars.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Dogs also pant to regulate their body temperature.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Eyes wide, panting near panic, Foster perfectly captures the audience's own fear of being alone in the dark with a monster.
    Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Washington’s Copium But the White House is huffing its own brand of copium.
    Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Audio from the Tread is more than loud enough even when huffing, puffing, and sprinting through a challenging interval.
    Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The new menu reflects a broader trend in stadium dining, where teams are looking into unique and locally inspired food items, while also enhancing the overall game day experience.
    Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • While breakfast and lunch are served à la carte, Chef Luca’s dinner menu changes daily, inspired by the season and its available ingredients.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Suspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspire. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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