Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspiring
Verb
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Olivia Miles makes the types of nifty passes that can leave fans gasping in astonishment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Now, a walk down the block with his kids leaves him gasping for breath and reaching for his oxygen tank.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Eyes wide, panting near panic, Foster perfectly captures the audience's own fear of being alone in the dark with a monster.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 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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Many of the cats were underweight with bones showing, and some suffering from respiratory infections were wheezing and had discharge around their eyes and noses.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
26 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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Audio from the Tread is more than loud enough even when huffing, puffing, and sprinting through a challenging interval.—
Craig Rawlins-Wilson,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The show portrays devious, cocaine-huffing young bankers climbing the ranks of global finance, and Yasmin—or Yas, for short—has cut the least noble path of all.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Either way, the fat can get a smidge warm after rolling the pastry out, which will prevent it from puffing as much as possible when baked.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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There’s head coach Reid kissing the Super Bowl trophy, quarterback Mahomes throwing a pass while horizontal in midair and Hall of Fame QB Len Dawson puffing on a cigarette in an image football fans know well.—
Lisa Gutierrez
March 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Snow has been melting quickly, inspiring many ski resorts to close early.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Between the easy access, glorious lake views, and awe-inspiring light shows, this is a must-visit place to start or end the day.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Suspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspiring. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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