SUSPIRING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

suspiring

verb

present participle of suspire

as in blowing (out)

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Several people reported that the boy seemed to be gasping for air, police said.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 July 2026
And when he was questioned by a police officer about his decision to pronounce the boy dead while the child was still gasping for air, the doctor allegedly pulled rank.

— Gabriella Bachara, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Definition of gasping

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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.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Since October, her youngest, now 7, has been coughing and wheezing a lot, especially at night.

— Lisa Song, ProPublica, 7 May 2026

Definition of wheezing

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Set in an alternate past during Japan's Meiji era, the world of Sparks of Tomorrow is totally reliant on steam power, with massive boilers constantly puffing away.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Solar maximum was reached in late 2024, heating and puffing the Earth’s atmosphere, increasing the drag on all satellites.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 2 July 2026

Definition of puffing

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All the most gasp-inspiring moments of visual awe — such as Moana soaring across the sea as a manta ray spirit swims underneath her — are just a little stronger, a little bolder and brighter, in their original art form.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Ultimately, healthy CEOs lead more effectively, inspiring their teams and fostering robust organizations.

— Nancy MacKay, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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