1
as in to respire
to inhale and exhale air
sometimes it gets so hot in here that it's hard to even breathe
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2
as in to live
to have life
as long as I breathe, you will have a place to stay
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Recent Examples of breathe
According to the GoFundMe, Renna was pronounced brain dead after purposely breathing in the cleaning spray.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 June 2025
The life Jack breathed into ‘Coming of Age’ took it into a new world.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Manage stress: Try breathing exercises or meditation to relieve stress.
Reduce screen time: Take breaks from computers, phones, and other devices.
—Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada’s wildfires
Plumes of smoke are blanketing large swaths of the U.S. and parts of Europe, which presents risks for those breathing it.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 June 2025
The life Jack breathed into ‘Coming of Age’ took it into a new world.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Manage stress: Try breathing exercises or meditation to relieve stress.
Reduce screen time: Take breaks from computers, phones, and other devices.
—Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada’s wildfires
Plumes of smoke are blanketing large swaths of the U.S. and parts of Europe, which presents risks for those breathing it.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathe
Verb
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In the soil around their roots, billions of fungi and soil bacteria respire as well.—
Jordan Fisher Smith,
Discover Magazine,
20 Dec. 2010
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Vegetables that respire at a higher rate keep better in the refrigerator crisper, where food retains more moisture than in the open space of the main refrigerator compartment, which can draw moisture out of produce.—
Anne-Marie Bonneau,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2021
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Right for America, and currently lives a drive away from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.—
Ally Goelz,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2025
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With such environmental measures as recycling and biofuels often not living up to their hype, regulating plastic bags appears to count as a bright green win.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
19 June 2025
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Some believe sleeping this way can improve sleep quality, reduce snoring, and ease back pain.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
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This is said to potentially minimize snoring and tiredness for people who struggle with sleep apnea.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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There are some food trucks parked near that stage, which makes makes for a nice way to get some nourishment between jazz courses.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Inside the Piloti Ferrari 296 Speciale, the racing seats are made of Alcantara, there is extra carbon fiber, and the seat inserts contain fireproof fabric that is also used for Le Mans drivers.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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“Breathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathe. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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