as in gasping
to take in and let out a deep audible breath or to make a similar sound
Mom always used to sigh loudly whenever she found a mess on the floor—which was often a breeze sighed through the leaves
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Now, new research suggests the Romans were also breathing in large amounts of lead from silver mining and smelting operations.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Jan. 2025 -
One of them is anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause swelling of the throat, breathing difficulties, and even death.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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Security and bomb sniffing dogs were visible in and around the venue on Thursday, along with local police and FBI personnel.—
Calvin Milliner,
ABC News,
2 Jan. 2025
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Throughout the prime of his Bills career, Milano was known for sniffing out screens and misdirection plays, being the only defender in the area and finishing the play to limit what could have been a big gain.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Kim Doggett walked outside last Sunday to find her chocolate cake on the floor of her back porch, brown paw prints on her new beige couch and a panting opossum lying on top of it.—
Dawn Sawyer,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Phoebe, our dog, was panting, nervous, and running in circles around Dave.—
Claire Cameron,
Outside Online,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Sighing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighing. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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