1
as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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2
as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
a sweet breath caressed her cheek as she sat in the garden
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3
as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
the mornings are already getting warmer, and there is a breath of spring in the air
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Recent Examples of breath
After serving decades in prison, those holding their breath for a parole hearing deserve more than idle hope.
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Kara Gotsch, Baltimore Sun, 11 June 2025
Lamine Yamal is not yet 18, but his impact on the game is already getting fans to talk about him in the same breath as legends like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
But the bones – femur, rib, jaw – take her breath away each time.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Smith began feeling short of breath during her runs.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 June 2025
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Kara Gotsch, Baltimore Sun, 11 June 2025
Lamine Yamal is not yet 18, but his impact on the game is already getting fans to talk about him in the same breath as legends like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
But the bones – femur, rib, jaw – take her breath away each time.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Smith began feeling short of breath during her runs.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
Noun
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In addition to the hiring freeze, University President Ron Daniels also announced a pause in annual pay increases for employees earning $80,000 or more, a slowing of capital projects by 10% to 20%, and spending cuts for travel, events, food, and supplies.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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That can mean pressing pause on hiring, cutting workers' hours and even laying off staff, business owners say.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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Keeping SailGP’s identical F50 catamarans, which compete head-to-head, in stable flight is hard enough on an open track, so trying to achieve constant foiling as the breeze swirls off the streets of Manhattan is much more difficult.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Keep reading for more pots and planter boxes on sale at Wayfair to make gardening a breeze.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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But right now, Trump just wants people to overlook recent hints about Medicare cuts, which sent hospital stocks through the floor.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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As the game moved into the second quarter, the Thunder stayed in control as both teams went through a shooting lull.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The labor market lull is a rare opportunity to maximize your relationships with the critical partners who can expand and shift along with you.—
Marissa Geist,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Smoking Each puff of a cigarette causes a temporary spike in blood pressure by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system and constricting blood vessels.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2025
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As the Bruins’ scouts and executives convene in Buffalo for this week’s NHL scouting combine in advance of what will be a pivotal draft for the organization, the rest of us have our eyes fixed upon the sky over Causeway Street, waiting for the puff of white smoke to appear.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2025
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Sinner gave him almost no chances, but there was a glimmer of light in the 10th game, when Djokovic had four chances to break Sinner’s serve.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The shoes and matching Bon Bon bag added a splash of color and glimmer to the look.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Their subsequent conversation during his break suggests lasting affection on both sides.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Anderson’s Asteroid City set the best PSA opening record in some time almost exactly two years ago in June of 2023 with a wide break on the same number of screens, expanding to $9 million in a less competitive market.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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For decades, the image of a CEO’s office was framed by the steady flicker of stock tickers tracking the Dow and S&P 500—symbols of economic pulse and performance.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But with time, the actor has learned to communicate decades of regret and the darkest emotional headspace with barely a flicker of his face.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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