wheeze 1 of 2

as in to gasp
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty he was wheezing rapidly after a hard run

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wheeze

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noun

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Recent Examples of wheeze
Verb
Orlok cuts a formidable figure made even more disconcerting by his constant wheeze, rolling R’s and guttural dialogue. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024 Their latest wheeze to raise money is getting their caterers to invest. Phil Hay, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
Noun
This causes children to wheeze and have all sorts of noisy breathing. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 The Heat, wheezing into town after a double-overtime loss in Sacramento the night before, didn’t have Jimmy Butler and beat the Warriors by 16 points, capping a 3-3 homestand that felt more disastrous than decent considering context. Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wheeze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wheeze
Verb
  • The best shapewear provides support, feels comfortable, and stays in place without leaving you gasping for air by lunchtime.
    Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 26 June 2025
  • Still gasping for air, Saldivar was returned to her cell in a wheelchair, her head tipped back over the seat.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • But whatever happened to Gaddis, who blew the whistle?
    Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2025
  • While there's no room for friendship between the whistles, the connection stands strong before and after the game.
    Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Plus, the 100-percent, double-weave cotton feels light on the skin, giving even your best pair of comfy pajama pants a run for its money.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
  • Timothée Chalamet Timothée Chalamet wears the Visa CashApp Racing Bulls team kit shirt and Chrome Hearts pants with Timberland Boots.
    Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • The water was an icy whoosh—and a veritable elixir on that nearly 100-degree day.
    David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
  • Rushing by in whooshes of chapters named after Pagnol’s numerous famous plays and films, Chomet conveys in textbook fashion that this is a life worthy of memoir, and worthy of the pleasant story device of little Marcel guiding big Marcel.
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • To fall back on one of horror marketing’s favorite cliches, the man has a twisted mind.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
  • Answers vary from obvious to obscure, some citing culture or clutch performances, while others cling to cliches that this club is turning into truths.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • There is one exterior zip pocket that fits my iPhone for easy access.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 13 June 2025
  • The 26-year-old hit the ground running after joining Manchester City in January, scoring eight goals across all competitions for Pep Guardiola’s side, adding real zip to an inconsistent front line.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • The state uses a three-drug protocol of etomidate, rocuronium bromide and potassium acetate.
    James Powel, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • But behind such vague bromides are specific national qualities that social scientists can identify and measure.
    Michael J. Mazarr, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2022
Noun
  • Falk said Jordan’s record-breaking shoe deal from Nike played a part in the divide; Clark’s contract with the swoosh and upcoming signature shoe release has also been a hot-button topic.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
  • Another photo compilation shows off his haircuts – flat tops and fades, with swooshes and angular designs.
    Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025

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“Wheeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheeze. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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