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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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
Practicing closing our mouths during rest can limit the number of bacteria in our mouths and increase our breath.
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Celeste Polanco, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Simple practices can deepen this connection: Take deep breaths before interacting with your pet to center yourself.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Diaphragmatic Breathing Diaphragmatic breathing, sometimes referred to as belly breathing, is a technique that involves slow, deep breaths.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Hiring him would represent a breath of fresh air for the Raiders.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Celeste Polanco, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Simple practices can deepen this connection: Take deep breaths before interacting with your pet to center yourself.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Diaphragmatic Breathing Diaphragmatic breathing, sometimes referred to as belly breathing, is a technique that involves slow, deep breaths.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Hiring him would represent a breath of fresh air for the Raiders.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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The film sees Williams, represented via a CGI monkey, start to reconnect with childhood friends after briefly hitting pause on his solo career.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Friday's execution will be the first in the state following a pause over the Christmas holiday.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Attending this year’s big game should be a breeze by comparison.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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Houseplant pruning shears: on sale for $17.99 Original price: $19.99 Make snipping and trimming your plants a breeze with these Modern Sprout pruning shears on Amazon.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Connections is released at midnight in your local time zone and Newsweek will be back tomorrow with another round of hints and tips.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Just like a little salt in your cake batter doesn't make your cake taste salty, a hint of sweet corn in your macaroni and cheese doesn't transform your beloved side into a dessert.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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The beer, spirits and wine industries were already prepared for a continued lull in sales for 2025, then came the U.S. surgeon general's call for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Their bond feels palpably warm and realistic, a comforting lull that Salles is tempting the audience into.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The recall update did not state how much of the addictive was used in the cheese puffs.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
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Last month, the brand also officially announced the launch of a new cereal, Oreo Puffs, which is a new spin on Oreo cereal featuring crunchy and chocolatey puffs with some mini marshmallows in the mix.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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In terms of the film’s relevance, the narrative sets up a symbolic situation that offers a glimmer of hope.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Blackhawks saw a glimmer of that in Connor Bedard’s rookie season.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Cool down after workouts, take adequate breaks between training sessions and get enough sleep.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Rising costs:Why Americans paid so much more for health care in 2024 Need a break?—
Sriparna Roy,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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As auroras form, Earth's magnetic field redirects the particles toward the poles through a process that produces a stunning display of rays, spirals and flickers that have fascinated humans for millennia.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Dillingham doesn’t have to squint to see the flicker down that long corridor.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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