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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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
For some, this could feel like a breath of fresh air — giving us the courage to let go of what's no longer serving us.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In the meantime, millions of married student loan borrowers will be holding their breath.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Anyone who spends the night wakes up to him smelling their breath in the middle of the night.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Even by the standards of Trump’s second term, the saga that had played out over the past week left the world struggling to catch its breath.
—Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In the meantime, millions of married student loan borrowers will be holding their breath.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Anyone who spends the night wakes up to him smelling their breath in the middle of the night.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Even by the standards of Trump’s second term, the saga that had played out over the past week left the world struggling to catch its breath.
—Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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The president announced a 90-day pause for several countries but increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Between the lines: Apple's stock, along with much of the market, roared back Wednesday afternoon after Trump announced a pause on reciprocal tariffs for 90 days for every nation but China.—
Angrej Singh,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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Not to mention, a one-piece will make getting ready for your graduation an absolute breeze.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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The smooth porcelain interior heats up evenly and is a breeze to clean.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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California beach towns — like Ventura, Pismo Beach or Encinitas — tend to be outdoorsy and mellow with a hint of boho energy.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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There is no hint of the loud background music in the recording.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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This is when the town shakes off the quiet lull of winter and opens like a bloom kissed by salt and sun.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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Glencore, a commodities giant, suspended production at one of its copper smelters in Chile this month, creating a lull in supply that is also contributing to higher prices, according to Reuters.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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Both rockets released their payloads—think ion guages, magnetometers, and vapor chasers; the latter released colorful puffs of gas—during an auroral substorm.—
Michael D'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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One dines on such sophisticated and opulent appetizers as smoked salmon ravioli (a special on a recent night, $10), which were fat puffs of pasta stuffed with salmon and seasonings.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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The coach listens not just for answers, but for glimmers—early signals of ideas that could be shaped into something bigger.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, the glimmers of optimism surrounding the tariffs did not last.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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The new season involves a prison break and follows a criminal group, the Phantom Gang, undertaking more daring heists while being pursued by the cops.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since the All-Star break, Phoenix is 30th in halfcourt defense … by a wide margin.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Addressable Red Green Blue backlights produce less flicker and offer a smoother lighting effect compared to regular RGB backlights.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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As auroras form, Earth's magnetic field redirects the particles toward the poles through a process that produces a stunning display of rays, spirals and flickers that have fascinated humans for millennia.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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