suspire

verb

Definition of suspirenext
as in to gasp

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspire
  1. gasp
  2. wheeze
  3. puff
  4. pant
  5. huff
  6. inspire
Verb
  • The crowd gasped as smoke from red and gold fireworks filled the air.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Spectators in the gallery cried and gasped, as Neely’s legs flailed about and then slowed down and stopped moving altogether before Penny released his hold on Neely’s neck and got up, fifty-one seconds later.
    Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of gasp
Verb
  • The ancient rental car was also wheezing like a mean spirit was trapped inside the engine.
    J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 8 July 2024
  • Symptoms, which typically start within five to 30 minutes of contact with an allergen, include hives, swelling of the throat and other areas, wheezing and passing out.
    Meg Tirrell, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
Definition of wheeze
Verb
  • The mixture will puff, rise, and caramelize, setting into a freshly baked cake with some donut pieces still prevalent.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Bake casserole: Bake until cheese is melted and egg mixture is puffed, about 30 minutes.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of puff
Verb
  • The pocketed button-up and pants with an elastic waist are available in regular, petite, and tall lengths, sizes XS-XXXL, and 10 colors.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The video shows Daisy standing and staring out the window, whining and panting as a shelter member tries to comfort her.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of pant
Verb
  • Pad see ew huffed with smokiness, the wok hei seared so deeply into the wide noodles that its potency could withstand even the indignities of carryout containers.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
  • The guardian huffed and slammed the door shut, but a moment later, metal clunked, and the door was opened.
    Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
Definition of huff
Verb
  • Through her work and through this book, Nicole inspires and motivates in ways that still surprise me.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • His patience, compassion, and ability to balance helping others while excelling in his own work show a maturity and kindness that is inspiring.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspire
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