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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspire
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Sometimes poetry leaves the cinema behind, gasping for breath.
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Zendaya was visibly shocked at first, gasping and clasping her hands over her face, but got into the performance, laughing and dancing along as Holland came over to dance on her.
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Double-bass glissandos hint at hands grubbing in the earth, while abrupt moments of concerted action—notably, an accordion wheezing out an F-sharp-minor chord—suggest flickering signals and transmissions.
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The previous owners must have doused the property with chemicals, and as summer wheezed toward its smoky end, my lawn became less suburban ideal and more of a pop quiz in weed identification.
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Place puffed corn in a large 17x12x2-inch roasting pan.
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And over the years, an increase in solar activity — space weather from the sun — has puffed up Earth's atmosphere to create more drag on Swift than expected, pulling it down from its initial orbit.
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Dogs primarily regulate heat through panting and small sweat glands in their paw pads, according to the American Kennel Club.
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Pet owners spoke reassuringly to their dogs, who panted and pawed their owners, and to their mewing cats.
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Lee began huffing gasoline at seven years old, court documents stated.
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The father was allegedly trying to stop the 17-year-old from huffing butane, according to the post.
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Flip-flops inspired by Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Lopez are ideal for beach days and casual outings, while double-buckle sandals work for vacations, brunches, and everyday errands.
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Organizers encourage people across the region to attend, connect with local and national authors and celebrate the stories that continue to educate, inspire and leave a lasting impact.
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“Suspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspire. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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