SUSPIRED Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

suspired

verb

past tense of suspire

as in gasped

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At the premiere, the audience audibly gasped and cheered, even though Austen’s story is well known to many.

— Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
During the film, audience members both laughed and gasped in horror as the events of OpenAI’s founding and 2023 unraveling were brought to screen.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of gasped

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The spa The resort’s Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star Spa is a standout, inspired by the Caribbean Sea and featuring ESPA and 111SKIN treatments, vibroacoustic wellness beds, steam rooms, and serene relaxation lounges.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
The inaugural edition, which took place in California in August and was inspired by Lilith Fair, gathered an age-diverse lineup of female artists from Quiet Light to the Breeders.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of inspired

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Starting some two years ago, high-energy particles from heavier-than-usual solar activity puffed up this part of Earth’s atmosphere, hastening Swift’s demise.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026
Bake the focaccia until golden brown on top and puffed, 22 to 28 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of puffed

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As Europe panted through rolling heatwaves this summer, I became drawn in by The Perfect Prescription anew.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Pet owners spoke reassuringly to their dogs, who panted and pawed their owners, and to their mewing cats.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026

Definition of panted

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Their offense has sputtered and wheezed, even as their defense has done its part to keep them in games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
The defense struggled a bit in the first half with the reserves on the field even after producing a second-quarter interception, and the offense also gasped and wheezed with the reserves on the field.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of wheezed

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Raki McGregor ‘not going to apologize’ CMS’ contract with SYDKIMYL expired in January.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
After leaving a lawsuit in Texas to file in Boone County, he was granted a temporary restraining order that expired before the season began.

— PJ Green November 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of expired

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