as in alive
having or showing life
realized that he didn't need a comic-book superhero, since he had a real, breathing hero in his father
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as in snoring
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 living
to have life
as long as I breathe, you will have a place to stay
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Recent Examples of breathing
Marissa Armas, CBS News, 7 May 2026
An 11-pound girl in Alabama stopped breathing for 20 seconds at a time.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
For people who struggle with breathing during sleep, the pillow can serve as a positional aid.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
And since its stranding, the animal has reportedly been breathing irregularly and hardly moving.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
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Barron‑Wells said her daughter, who was also a mom, first experienced severe abdominal pain, followed by fever and difficulty breathing.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 7 May 2026
An 11-pound girl in Alabama stopped breathing for 20 seconds at a time.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
For people who struggle with breathing during sleep, the pillow can serve as a positional aid.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
And since its stranding, the animal has reportedly been breathing irregularly and hardly moving.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathing
Adjective
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Nobody is more alive to the comic incongruity than the man himself.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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In fact, the case that the Supreme Court dismissed in 2024 is still alive in Missouri.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Nasal dilators are flexible devices designed to open the nostrils and improve airflow, often used to reduce snoring or ease nighttime breathing.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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When Back Sleeping Isn’t the Move People with obstructive sleep apnea or chronic snoring should avoid it.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The family was still living amid plastic sheeting when, in September, the federal government shut down for a record forty-three days, and Plumb, who was considered an essential worker, did her job without pay.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Pickup is available, or delivery can be arranged for those living within 10 miles of Emmy Lou’s.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The Italians, mostly culture reporters, asked their questions about the film; the three Hungarians listened to a live translation via headsets, then gave their responses in English.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The judge also pointed to a practical distinction raised during the hearing, that only about 25 percent of the public is actually watching live court proceedings, while most people consume coverage through commentary and social media, something a camera ban would not necessarily prevent.—
Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathing. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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