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
Practicing closing our mouths during rest can limit the number of bacteria in our mouths and increase our breath.
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Celeste Polanco, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Simple practices can deepen this connection: Take deep breaths before interacting with your pet to center yourself.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Diaphragmatic Breathing Diaphragmatic breathing, sometimes referred to as belly breathing, is a technique that involves slow, deep breaths.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Hiring him would represent a breath of fresh air for the Raiders.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Celeste Polanco, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Simple practices can deepen this connection: Take deep breaths before interacting with your pet to center yourself.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Diaphragmatic Breathing Diaphragmatic breathing, sometimes referred to as belly breathing, is a technique that involves slow, deep breaths.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Hiring him would represent a breath of fresh air for the Raiders.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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The film sees Williams, represented via a CGI monkey, start to reconnect with childhood friends after briefly hitting pause on his solo career.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Friday's execution will be the first in the state following a pause over the Christmas holiday.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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At just under 10 pounds, this one is shockingly light, so transporting it around my kitchen has been a breeze.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Houseplant pruning shears: on sale for $17.99 Original price: $19.99 Make snipping and trimming your plants a breeze with these Modern Sprout pruning shears on Amazon.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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This weightless multitasker adds a hint of radiance to the skin—as a primer below foundation or simply on its own. Concealer for Women Over 50 The best concealers for women over 50 meld hydrating ingredients with actives, such as peptides, for anti-aging benefits.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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Just like a little salt in your cake batter doesn't make your cake taste salty, a hint of sweet corn in your macaroni and cheese doesn't transform your beloved side into a dessert.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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There has been a lull in significant business since then, but moves in both directions are anticipated before the window closes at 11pm on February 3.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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After the outburst, the black hole appeared to return to a quiet state, with a lull in activity for nearly a year.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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Home security-camera footage shows a puff of smoke, along with the sound of an explosion, as a meteorite lands in Charlottetown.—
Ian Austen,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The film begins with nightmarish images of elephants striking down Merrick’s mother, followed by Merrick’s birth, which is represented, like so many important moments in Lynch’s work, abstractly: a puff of white smoke.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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In terms of the film’s relevance, the narrative sets up a symbolic situation that offers a glimmer of hope.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Blackhawks saw a glimmer of that in Connor Bedard’s rookie season.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Cool down after workouts, take adequate breaks between training sessions and get enough sleep.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Rising costs:Why Americans paid so much more for health care in 2024 Need a break?—
Sriparna Roy,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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And the prospect of bipartisan immigration reform appeared real and tangible for a flicker of a moment last year, before Trump directed Republicans to kill it, Mayorkas said.—
Michael Wilner,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Cory Dean and his group at Columbia University spotted a flicker of superconductivity in a two-dimensional TMD material in 2020.—
Charlie Wood,
WIRED,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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