1
as in pauses
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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2
as in breezes
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 hints
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 breaths
However, the men tended to have a higher frequency of sighs and deep breaths which could be construed as a higher level of complaining.
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Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
Conversely, a calm mind is associated with deep, rhythmic breaths, suggesting that mastering breath can help manage mental clutter.
—Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Close your eyes, take several deep breaths, and then relax.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
One of the simplest ways to put these strategies into practice is to take deep breaths to reset your system.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
As Freeman gathered himself at first base with a few deep breaths, the meeting lasted longer than usual.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Take 10 deep breaths and watch where your mind wanders.
—Ezra Klein, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
She was getting winded on our walk, and her prattle was broken up by heavy breaths.
—Joshua Cohen, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024
Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
Conversely, a calm mind is associated with deep, rhythmic breaths, suggesting that mastering breath can help manage mental clutter.
—Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Close your eyes, take several deep breaths, and then relax.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
One of the simplest ways to put these strategies into practice is to take deep breaths to reset your system.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
As Freeman gathered himself at first base with a few deep breaths, the meeting lasted longer than usual.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Take 10 deep breaths and watch where your mind wanders.
—Ezra Klein, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
She was getting winded on our walk, and her prattle was broken up by heavy breaths.
—Joshua Cohen, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Breaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaths. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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