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as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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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
Ago Bay is the heartland of Japan's legendary ama divers – generations of fearless women who, for thousands of years, have held their breath and plunged to the seabed in search of scallops, abalone, sea urchins and sea snails.
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Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Any major developments regarding quantum computing tend to cause a collective intake of breath among the crypto community.
—Nimrod Lehavi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Golden retriever Simba fills the ottoman at my feet and warms my toes with his heavy breath.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, arkansasonline.com, 19 Dec. 2024
After the heavy tragedy of Doomsday, this is a breath of fresh air with a light tone with plenty of laughs amidst the action.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Any major developments regarding quantum computing tend to cause a collective intake of breath among the crypto community.
—Nimrod Lehavi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Golden retriever Simba fills the ottoman at my feet and warms my toes with his heavy breath.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, arkansasonline.com, 19 Dec. 2024
After the heavy tragedy of Doomsday, this is a breath of fresh air with a light tone with plenty of laughs amidst the action.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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After Lee placed executions on pause, The Tennessean reported in late May 2022 that the state had failed to follow its lethal injection procedures since resuming executions in 2018 after a nine-year hiatus.Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 27 Dec. 2024
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In finance, the very essence of responsibility, accountability and conscious choice stems from the pause that friction provides.Alex Kreger, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Plus, use our hack for placing tinsel on your tree to make next year's cleanup a breeze.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
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In some areas, this glass can be opened when the weather is suitable, letting in the breeze, while in other areas, the lower sections of the glass panels, under the waterline, have gaps to allow the water to flow indoors.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
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Scientists sought hints about how our solar system came to be—and about the origin of one class of molecules in particular.Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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Another Wordle puzzle will be released on Monday and Newsweek will be back with another round of hints and tips.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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As someone who runs an online retail business, there’s a lot of pressure to get ahead of the sure-to-be lulls of January sales.Alysse Dalessandro, Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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This mindset creates a lull in job applications, meaning recruiters will likely see fewer candidates in their pipelines.Wasim Hajjiri, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Clouds of steam puff from the chimneys of the dyers and washhouses below, and a hum of activity rises in the air.Shane C Kurup, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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This disposable weed vape pen is free from additives, offering users around 800 puffs.Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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In a way though, glimmers are also a type of a trigger but one that releases good vibes.Danielle Winston, Flow Space, 19 Dec. 2024
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But even though 2024 was a tough year for restaurant owners, there are glimmers of hope heading into 2025.Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2024
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We're not even done with 2024, but Summerfest officials have already announced about half of the festival shows for the amphitheater and BMO Pavilion in 2025. Need a break?Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Whatever Motta said during the break clearly worked as the Bianconeri began the second 45 minutes in impressive fashion, pressing forward in search of more goals.Adam Digby, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Coming in the final minutes of a three-and-a-half-hour film, this summation feels like a perfunctory flicker of hopefulness in an otherwise bitter film.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
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Even after the decorations are put away, a candle’s flicker keeps the hygge vibes going well into winter and is the perfect companion to any new year self-care routine.Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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