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
Friday, March 21 Yoga class: Mindful movement with breath led by Hank Newman, 8:30-10 a.m., Ramona Julian Academy of Dance, 1530 Main St. Class is free but space is limited.
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Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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Kimbrel is known for his unique pre-pitch routine, which includes holding his arm at a 90-degree angle at the elbow, deep breaths, and adjusting his glove multiple times before throwing.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Going through a divorce is like holding your breath.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 10 Mar. 2025
With Gerrit Cole’s elbow an issue for the second straight spring, the Yankees are holding their collective breath.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
More news: Struggling MLB Prospect Shades Team for Sending Him to Minors
Kimbrel is known for his unique pre-pitch routine, which includes holding his arm at a 90-degree angle at the elbow, deep breaths, and adjusting his glove multiple times before throwing.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Going through a divorce is like holding your breath.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 10 Mar. 2025
With Gerrit Cole’s elbow an issue for the second straight spring, the Yankees are holding their collective breath.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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And with Russia’s Vladimir Putin failing to agree to a full pause in the fighting with Ukraine, signs point to a continuing war and uncertain American support for Ukraine.—
Ella Polak,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Under that agreement, the two sides were supposed to exploit the pause in fighting to negotiate the next stage of the deal, including a permanent cease-fire and the release of the remaining Israeli hostages.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 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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Looking for Saturday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Connections is released at midnight in your local time zone, so be sure to check back with Newsweek daily for more hints, clues and answers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Both programs survived midseason lulls and now look locked in for the stretch run.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: After a long lull, Minnesota's stadium politics are about to heat up again.—
Kyle Stokes,
Axios,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rotis made with conventional American whole wheat flour tend to be chewy, with barely any puff, and verge on bitter.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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One Vogue writer recently shared their guide to Song Wat, the city’s oldest and buzziest neighborhood, where visitors can feast upon fishball noodle, curry puff, and 14-day, five-spice aged duck.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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There is one thing to note, however, that could be a glimmer of hope.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Any hope of the U.S. team making the final in San Francisco after glimmers of a good performance — like being in third place during the final race — evaporated as the crew struggled to maintain stable flight on its frisky F50 boat.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Tigers trailed Creighton at halftime and led Michigan just 30-29 at the break before pulling away down the stretch of both of those games.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Keegan Murray heating up Kings forward Keegan Murray averaged 12.0 points while shooting 43.5% from the field and 32.2% from 3-point range in 52 games before the All-Star break.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 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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His pale eyes flicker behind a dark curtain of hair.—
Meaghan Garvey,
Pitchfork,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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