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as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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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
Movements in tai chi are slow and deliberate to force your focus on each movement and breath to promote relaxation.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
Joan has a little bit of that operatic quality, not just the tone or vibrato but also the delivery, the strength of the delivery, the breath support.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
Free diving involves a person holding their breath for as long as possible while diving and swimming without the use of equipment such as scuba gear.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Shortness of breath Syncope (fainting) When to Go to the Hospital for Rapid Heart Rate
What Is a Normal Heart Rate?
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
Joan has a little bit of that operatic quality, not just the tone or vibrato but also the delivery, the strength of the delivery, the breath support.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
Free diving involves a person holding their breath for as long as possible while diving and swimming without the use of equipment such as scuba gear.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Shortness of breath Syncope (fainting) When to Go to the Hospital for Rapid Heart Rate
What Is a Normal Heart Rate?
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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This time of year offers a natural pause to evaluate the past and consider the future.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Drone activity over the weekend forced a pause on air traffic in at least two states.Emma Bowman, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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With a convection fan and 11 presets this little oven will make cooking just about anything (including a whole chicken) a breeze.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024
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Its user-friendly app makes setup and management a breeze, and the lifetime parental controls and malware protection add exceptional value.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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So go out there, sprinkle your conversations with a touch of empathy and a hint of humor, and watch how quickly trust builds.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This assumption was challenged in 2013, when scientists studying the neurological impacts of HIV/AIDS found genetic hints of bacteria in the brains of both sick and healthy people.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Qatar’s top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems.Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Typically each year, a lull in the retail business cloaks industry results from right after Cyber Monday until 10 days to two weeks before Christmas.David Moin, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
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According to The Making of The Wizard of Oz, Hamilton was forced to leave the production for six weeks due to injuries sustained while filming the Wicked Witch vanishing in a puff of smoke.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The paper vessels will be propelled by the power of a puff of breath, a system not unlike blowing a straw wrapper off in a restaurant.Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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But the findings offer a glimmer of hope amid growing concerns about the impacts of climate change on the Antarctic.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, conservation efforts have provided glimmers of hope.Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Whatever Motta said during the break clearly worked as the Bianconeri began the second 45 minutes in impressive fashion, pressing forward in search of more goals.Adam Digby, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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We're not even done with 2024, but Summerfest officials have already announced about half of the festival shows for the amphitheater and BMO Pavilion in 2025. Need a break?Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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There is a flicker of a promise near the end that at least one question will get a satisfying answer.Joe Leydon, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
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Purple and white balloons reflected the soft flicker of candlelights as friends, family and teammates of 14-year-old Jai’den Winchester remembered him during a Wednesday night vigil as a respectful, sweet young man who loved sports and stood against bullying.Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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