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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And each one will take their first breaths in a beautiful but broken land.
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An Anonymous Contributor, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2024
However, the men tended to have a higher frequency of sighs and deep breaths which could be construed as a higher level of complaining.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
With Pearsall getting short of breath out of excitement after Monday’s low-key walkthrough practice, his emotions with family and friends present for his debut will be in the stratosphere.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 19 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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An Anonymous Contributor, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2024
However, the men tended to have a higher frequency of sighs and deep breaths which could be construed as a higher level of complaining.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
With Pearsall getting short of breath out of excitement after Monday’s low-key walkthrough practice, his emotions with family and friends present for his debut will be in the stratosphere.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 19 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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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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