Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspiring
Verb
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That one is a flimsy piano ballad where the duo’s approach to vocals—strangled, swirled and gasping—comes off more annoying than innovative, like a joke that isn’t funny anymore.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Those in the audience were heard clapping, cheering and even gasping during the performance.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 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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Her dog panting, unquestioning, always thrilled to see her.—
Allegra Goodman,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The main symptoms are wheezing, difficult breathing and fever.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Southampton gave it a good go last season, but ultimately fell short, wheezing over the line with 12.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Or have all of his brain cells corroded away after years of huffing his own scent?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Through Blazy’s gaze, what looks outlandish is often revealed to be truer to itself than, for instance, the nearby tourist restaurants with candles burning down over beef bourguignon and accordions huffing in the corner.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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This whiskey can, of course, be enjoyed without puffing on a cigar—that part of the ritual is completely optional—but it was made very intentionally by master blender Nancy Fraley and master distiller John Schrepel.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2025
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Out on break, puffing on a cigarette, Dana is sucker-punched by a patient disgruntled over his wait time.—
EW Staff December 5,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Director Wes Anderson credited the Library of Congress for inspiring the movie's distinct visual style.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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Shrinking co-creator Bill Lawrence has credited Fox with inspiring how the show approaches Parkinson’s disease.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Suspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspiring. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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