as in sighing
to take in and let out a deep audible breath or to make a similar sound
all night long the patient was soughing in her sleep
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And while many might be reluctant to close the time capsule door on their beloved skinnies, some of us are sighing with relief that the current denim trend is comfy enough for travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026 -
But the film belongs to Farmer, Jacobs’ own grandmother, who gives Hettie an unfussy sturdiness of mien and spirit to counter the growing, sighing frailty of her person, and a steady, narrow stare that occasionally seems to see through time.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some studies suggest our bodies will be able to handle increases in carbon dioxide without negative impacts, even under worst-case global warming scenarios, by breathing more and increasing bicarbonate production.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Deputies arrived and found the victim unresponsive and not breathing.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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She was allegedly admitted to the hospital and was found in her room the next morning, vomiting and gasping for air.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Mar. 2026
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This often results in a choking, snorting, or gasping sound as normal breathing resumes.—
Daniel Combs,
Verywell Health,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Soughing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soughing. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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