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
Gently activating these muscles rebuilds your foundational core strength after giving birth, Dr. Weber says, and this can be as simple as paying attention to your breath.
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Kathleen Felton, SELF, 6 May 2025
The trail continues up the steep grade, but there are a few moments where hikers can catch their breath when the trail plateaus.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2025
Yours to treasure: to recite under your breath, to whisper in someone’s ear, to declaim at a party.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Pain at injection sites for people who use intramuscular (IM) vitamins
Allergic reactions
Fever
Itching
Rash
Shortness of breath
Rapid weight gain
People who use B12 injections are more prone to allergic reactions than those using oral medications.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 29 Apr. 2025
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Kathleen Felton, SELF, 6 May 2025
The trail continues up the steep grade, but there are a few moments where hikers can catch their breath when the trail plateaus.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2025
Yours to treasure: to recite under your breath, to whisper in someone’s ear, to declaim at a party.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Pain at injection sites for people who use intramuscular (IM) vitamins
Allergic reactions
Fever
Itching
Rash
Shortness of breath
Rapid weight gain
People who use B12 injections are more prone to allergic reactions than those using oral medications.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
Noun
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Then, the White House announced that the U.S. and China have agreed to a 90 day pause in their trade war.—
David Hebert,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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However, since then, Donald Trump has initiated a 90-day pause in the U.S.-China tariff conflict, reducing U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China has lowered its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports from 125% to 10% .—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Without a wire to handle or restrict you to the nearest power outlet, the cordless vacuum is a breeze to maneuver.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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This is a red flag, snapping in the ideological breeze.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
13 May 2025
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Some designers dive right in, while others infuse just a hint.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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The opening on this one hits you with this incredibly juicy and crisp apple note mixed with a hint of blackcurrant that feels both sophisticated and playful.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Yeboah hasn’t scored since March, a lull of seven matches that also came with an ankle injury.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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There may be a lull in storms in the afternoon, but there is also a chance that once the first round dissipates, another batch of severe weather forms on the eastern fringes of the area.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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Away from the game’s heartlands in Kolkata, Kerala and the country’s north east, there is a feeling its presence is fragile, ephemeral, a sudden explosion of glitter and sparkle that may yet disappear in a puff of smoke.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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No air will shoot out of the valve, although the pump hose itself will give a little puff.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Truist Championship, though, provided a glimmer of analytical hope.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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In the years since, Henricks and his team have taken those glimmers of potential and transformed them into a thriving organization.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
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Chances arrived at both ends before the decisive moment, David Silva bouncing a close-range volley over the bar before the break, while Kenwyne Jones toe-poked a shot into a sprawling Joe Hart — Stoke’s only on-target attempt of the game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Verizon said all of the same provisions will apply to Frontier. Need a break?—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Researchers were documenting flickers of potential consciousness in some supposedly vegetative patients.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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His eyes followed my desperate attempt to look less like a hot mess and a flicker of amusement crossed his expression.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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