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as in snored
to inhale and exhale air
sometimes it gets so hot in here that it's hard to even breathe
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as in lived
to have life
as long as I breathe, you will have a place to stay
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Recent Examples of breathed
Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2021
Mark Carey, New York Times, 1 May 2026
But Wright’s fieldwork largely predates the AI shock that has breathed new life into this push.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Moses breathed deeply and prayed number three would be drawn up.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
But Wright’s fieldwork largely predates the AI shock that has breathed new life into this push.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Just like Rory McIlroy did with his lackluster play in the third round of last week’s Masters, Kim’s late-round swoon breathed new life into the hopes of winning for a large chunk of the field.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
For example, steam from cooking or powders used in class can be breathed in and cause a reaction.
—Dr. Sonja O'Leary, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
In the Village Voice, where the Consumer Guide became one of the fabled alt-weekly’s go-to features from the ’70s through the ’90s, Christgau wrote like a possessed fan who breathed insight, making every capsule sound like a psychedelic sonnet.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
There are no steroids in baseball, only players Chuck Norris has breathed on.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
His wraparound, tight-quarters assist on a Keshad Johnson dunk in the second half breathed fire into the lungs of the home crowd.
—Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2021
Verb
The three points were the priority, and a nervy Emirates crowd breathed a collective sigh of relief at the full-time whistle.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 1 May 2026
But Wright’s fieldwork largely predates the AI shock that has breathed new life into this push.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Moses breathed deeply and prayed number three would be drawn up.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
But Wright’s fieldwork largely predates the AI shock that has breathed new life into this push.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Just like Rory McIlroy did with his lackluster play in the third round of last week’s Masters, Kim’s late-round swoon breathed new life into the hopes of winning for a large chunk of the field.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
For example, steam from cooking or powders used in class can be breathed in and cause a reaction.
—Dr. Sonja O'Leary, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
In the Village Voice, where the Consumer Guide became one of the fabled alt-weekly’s go-to features from the ’70s through the ’90s, Christgau wrote like a possessed fan who breathed insight, making every capsule sound like a psychedelic sonnet.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
There are no steroids in baseball, only players Chuck Norris has breathed on.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathed
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Continue reading … ‘KNOW YOUR BODY’ – Woman who 'never snored before' discovers terrifying reason behind sudden symptom.—
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FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Singh said the man lived alone with his disabled son, who required round-the-clock care and supervision.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Authorities said Catalan-Torreblanca may have lived near apartment complexes where the attacks took place, warning that there may be other victims or connected cases that lack DNA evidence.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The bacteria respired away the carbon and released nitrogen as ammonium.—
Joshua Weitz,
The Conversation,
13 Jan. 2026
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After the Knicks had already demoralized the Sixers three times too many, there was still time on the clock for one more haymaker, one more seismic punch to put Philadelphia, already on the ropes far sooner than its fan base had anticipated, out for good.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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There was evidence of mice where all three of the deceased had worked, and one person had numerous mice in their home, according to the public health office for Mono County, home to Mammoth Lakes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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This blend of styles is not only about presenting contrasts—clean versus shouted vocals, melodic versus dissonant riffs, headbanging versus moshing—but also preserving the murky in-between that only elevates the extreme.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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From sea to mountains, ingredients cover a spectrum of Okayama specialties, with creations inspired by the subtlest flavor shifts of Japan’s 72 micro-seasons (recent highlights ranged from arrowhead fish, Chinese cabbage, and foie gras to Okayama Nagi beef and turnip).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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The rule was inspired by a February dispute between Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni in which Prestianni covered his mouth with his jersey and allegedly used racial slurs.—
Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Some audibly gasped and appeared in shock when it was announced that King Charles III and Queen Camilla would shortly be arriving to lay wreaths at the tomb.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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When Harari told the same story on The Daily Show, the audience gasped.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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No photograph could catch the smell drifting from the nearby military barracks and Indian camps; capture the murmured swirl of French, English, Arapaho, and Lakota; or let a viewer feel the colliding anxieties and expectations that hung heavy over negotiations like this.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Breathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathed. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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