suspired

Definition of suspirednext
past tense of suspire

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspired
Verb
  • Her brothers and sisters all gasped.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The View's audience gasped at the observation, which Haines strongly countered.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • On one of the machines a Cluely employee panted and huffed in the dark.
    Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Frozen-looking surfers still in their wetsuits huffed past us from a secluded point break.
    Alice Gregory, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Bassan said she was also inspired by actor Angelina Jolie, who disclosed her own preventive mastectomy in a 2013 column in The New York Times.
    Brett Kelman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • And there are countless clues hidden in the artwork that tell a story about the people who’ve inspired it.
    Victoria Le, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Details like a delicate bow front, softly puffed sleeves, and intricate broderie make this one an instant add-to-cart.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Bake on the middle rack of the heated oven until the top is puffed and lightly golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clear, 25 to 30 minutes.
    Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • On one of the machines a Cluely employee panted and huffed in the dark.
    Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The old boiler wheezed and stalled, the roof sprang leaks, half-century-old pipes cracked, and the lobby intercom was defunct.
    Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But Medicaid demand has remained greater than pre-pandemic levels, even though enhanced federal health care funds ordered in response to COVID expired in 2023.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The contract expired on March 9.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Suspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspired. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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