breathing

noun

breath·​ing ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce breathing (audio)
: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence

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Impaired breathing can lead to a fatal asthma attack. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 Guided breathwork sessions: Practicing intentional breathing, such as box breathing or alternate nostril breathing, can quickly calm anxiety and improve your focus. Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Symptoms can range from the mild, such as burning or itchy eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, and headache, to severe respiratory issues, including difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, fatigue, and chest pain. Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025 This law gives millions of Californians breathing room and hits the pause button on insurance non-renewals while people recover. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for breathing 

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of breathing was in 1696

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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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