as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
took a breather from the seemingly endless task of sorting through years of stuff stored in the attic
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Recent Examples of breather
Give your palate a breather from wine with craft cocktails or expertly executed classics at this intimate, witchy McMinnville eatery.
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Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Rashford can play in various positions for FC Barcelona
Most wanted for the left wing to provide relief for Raphinha, who could either be rested or also switch to the right to give Lamine a breather, Rashford might also be able to act as a central 9 in Robert Lewandowski’s absence for FC Barcelona.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Getty Images Ether climbed to end the week as President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation into law, while bitcoin and its proxies took a breather.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Bayfront Park For one of the best spots to take a breather in downtown Miami, Bayfront Park has 32 acres of green space, including venues such as the Klipsch Amphitheater and the Tina Hills Pavilion.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Rashford can play in various positions for FC Barcelona
Most wanted for the left wing to provide relief for Raphinha, who could either be rested or also switch to the right to give Lamine a breather, Rashford might also be able to act as a central 9 in Robert Lewandowski’s absence for FC Barcelona.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Getty Images Ether climbed to end the week as President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation into law, while bitcoin and its proxies took a breather.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Bayfront Park For one of the best spots to take a breather in downtown Miami, Bayfront Park has 32 acres of green space, including venues such as the Klipsch Amphitheater and the Tina Hills Pavilion.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breather
Noun
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Decisions are made, the next task appears, and there’s little pause to examine what worked or what missed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Even though no funding has been cut, Jackson condemned the administration, contending the effect of the pause is going to be massive and could result in North Carolina firing about 1,000 educators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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What’s wrong with a lull in sales? Slow-growing sales, if not corrected, ultimately mean declining profitability – and stock price.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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It's been another busy week for politics in Kentucky — with no sign of a summer lull.—
Bailey Loosemore,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 July 2025
Noun
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This gives Willie a chance to catch his breath, and prep for the next song.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 Aug. 2025
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How to recognize a tick Ticks use your body heat, breath, movement and smell to find you.—
Katie Wiseman,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 July 2025
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Regular flights between Russia’s eastern port city of Vladivostok and Pyongyang reopened in 2023 following a break caused by the coronavirus pandemic.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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The Arizona Diamondbacks, 51-55, have already started selling, and the floundering St. Louis Cardinals have gone 3-7 since the break and could begin selling off their assets.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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“Breather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breather. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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