1
as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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2
as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
a sweet breath caressed her cheek as she sat in the garden
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3
as in hint
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 breath
This versatile Mediterranean herb also aids digestion and freshens breath.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
The All-Star break is considered a time for players to catch their breath, decompress and get ready for the second-half push, writes Paul Sullivan.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Using a one-button camera is a breath of fresh air and creatively freeing.
—PC Magazine, 15 July 2025
Lily rolled over, now, onto her back, away from her husband’s meticulous ledgers, and tried to capture her breath, which along with her heart, these days, had the habit of running away from her.
—Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
The All-Star break is considered a time for players to catch their breath, decompress and get ready for the second-half push, writes Paul Sullivan.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Using a one-button camera is a breath of fresh air and creatively freeing.
—PC Magazine, 15 July 2025
Lily rolled over, now, onto her back, away from her husband’s meticulous ledgers, and tried to capture her breath, which along with her heart, these days, had the habit of running away from her.
—Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
Noun
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Decisions are made, the next task appears, and there’s little pause to examine what worked or what missed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Even though no funding has been cut, Jackson condemned the administration, contending the effect of the pause is going to be massive and could result in North Carolina firing about 1,000 educators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Hess and Rhoads say the transition from talking about beer to running a brewery has been a breeze.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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Wake up to river views and salty breezes at the Yorktown Beach Hotel.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Chewing damage is your first hint night-feeding larva are present but hiding below during the daytime.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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With so many Internet sources to listen to and publish on, the public had a chance to be the hero of the story, all these hints of Gilbert Joubert Three Days of the Condor supervillainy just begging us to summon our inner Robert Redford to find him out.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
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And far in the distance, whenever there's a lull in the party, an occasional cheer can be heard from Centre Court, less than a quarter-mile away — where some of these lucky campers will be watching world-class tennis the next day.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
10 July 2025
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China’s electric vehicle juggernaut appeared to be easing in Europe but last month new data showed the lull was short-lived.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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There is no denying that cigarette smoke clings to the hair, skin and clothing of a regular smoker long after the last puff.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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Researchers used a special instrument to test the puffs from three popular vape brands — ELF Bar, Flum Pebble and Esco — that are not FDA-authorized for use in the U.S., but are widely sold by retailers.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Despite the serious nature of the diagnosis, Ospreay offered a glimmer of hope.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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In the past year, there was a little glimmer of recovery: Earnings were up about 22% on a 2.7% revenue increase.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Say the weekend prior to the final weekend prior to the All-Star break.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Going into the All-Star break, Judge is leading the majors with a .355 batting average and an OPS of 1.194.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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The magazine, already devoted to witty biographical pieces, now carried a flicker of narrative, with players eased across a provincial stage.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Lighting a campfire and watching as the flames grow and flicker can feel therapeutic — for good reason.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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