Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspire
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By that point, Illinois was already rolling, well on their way to a 101-65 victory that left USC gasping for air.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Three years ago, the other members of Team USA all but gasped at his promise.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Noah, however, couldn't run the length of a football field without wheezing.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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The old boiler wheezed and stalled, the roof sprang leaks, half-century-old pipes cracked, and the lobby intercom was defunct.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bake cookies, rotating baking sheets top to bottom and front to back halfway through, until slightly puffed and cracked, 11–15 minutes.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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There are corsets, puffed sleeves and little old timey trinkets that speak of her and co-star Jacob Elordi’s bond.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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On a recent Friday, Bernhardt dressed up, with a cashmere sweater, a pair of baggy, Free People pants, and a pair of Ugg boots.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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User @briadeshaun took a more relatable route and impersonated an out-of-shape owl, worn out from flying and repeatedly panting to catch its breath.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Now, the charges aren’t filed, but the president has been huffing and puffing and the Department of Justice has been subpoenaing Powell as if these actions were ready.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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While a bunch of gatekeeping owners were huffing about clarity, the invisible architect kept building without drawing attention.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ahead, shop the outfits inspired by the Love Story costumes and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s closet.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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The 139 rooms, suites, and residences are done up in neutral earth tones inspired by the hotel’s natural setting; most have terraces and balconies with mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Suspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspire. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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