1
as in respires
to inhale and exhale air
sometimes it gets so hot in here that it's hard to even breathe
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2
as in lives
to have life
as long as I breathe, you will have a place to stay
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Recent Examples of breathes
The book ends with King Donald riding the Dragon of Jalapenos, chasing Baron Von Biden and Comma-la-la out of the kingdom as the dragon breathes fire at them.
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David Rohde, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2024
Made from recycled materials, this top breathes remarkably well.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 14 Dec. 2024
Leather breathes because all the hair follicles of the animal are like little holes.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
The backside interior is lined with a super-soft, stretchy, velour-like material that breathes while providing warmth.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
In the visual, V portrays a sculptor who breathes life into his ideal partner, crafting a visual narrative of love, art, and chaos once some unexpected visitors join the party.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Candles that ‘smell’ like books For the reader who eats, sleeps and breathes books, gift a candle designed with their favorite title in mind.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Will Ferrell fully commits to the chaotic energy of someone who lives and breathes Christmas, while also having to interact with some not-so-jolly people on his quest to find his biological father.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Smith’s personal connection to Claridge’s, shaped by years of family holiday traditions, breathes life into every whimsical detail of the tree.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
David Rohde, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2024
Made from recycled materials, this top breathes remarkably well.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 14 Dec. 2024
Leather breathes because all the hair follicles of the animal are like little holes.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
The backside interior is lined with a super-soft, stretchy, velour-like material that breathes while providing warmth.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
In the visual, V portrays a sculptor who breathes life into his ideal partner, crafting a visual narrative of love, art, and chaos once some unexpected visitors join the party.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Candles that ‘smell’ like books For the reader who eats, sleeps and breathes books, gift a candle designed with their favorite title in mind.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Will Ferrell fully commits to the chaotic energy of someone who lives and breathes Christmas, while also having to interact with some not-so-jolly people on his quest to find his biological father.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Smith’s personal connection to Claridge’s, shaped by years of family holiday traditions, breathes life into every whimsical detail of the tree.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathes
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Paul takes a local gal to his hotel room for a nightcap, which inspires the gal’s husband to take a chair to Paul’s head.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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But Berner would still be white — specifically, the kind of white girl who gets in the face of a Black woman and yells at her that her mere existence inspires violence.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The chemistry found in these caves, particularly the presence of mineral-rich water is similar to what scientists believe exists on Europa.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2025
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City says no conflict exists Singer said that no conflict of interest had occurred in the salary issue.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Breathes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathes. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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