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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
Repeat for 10 breaths, aiming to practice three times a day.
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 7 Mar. 2025
Taking inspiration from the HBO show’s Thailand location for season three, these breezy pieces feel like a breath of fresh air arriving just in time for the sunnier days to come.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
Their analysis is a breath of fresh air, dismissing longstanding myths about the value of rivalry and the costs of the Cold War, while suggesting a better path forward towards security, democratic revival, and racial and economic justice.
—William Hartung, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Will this tear the — takes deep breath — California Girls apart?
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 7 Mar. 2025
Taking inspiration from the HBO show’s Thailand location for season three, these breezy pieces feel like a breath of fresh air arriving just in time for the sunnier days to come.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
Their analysis is a breath of fresh air, dismissing longstanding myths about the value of rivalry and the costs of the Cold War, while suggesting a better path forward towards security, democratic revival, and racial and economic justice.
—William Hartung, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Will this tear the — takes deep breath — California Girls apart?
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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Reuters reported that a senior USAID official wrote in a March 2 internal memo that a yearlong pause in USAID’s work on health, food and agriculture in the world’s poorest countries would raise malaria deaths by 40%, to between 71,000 and 166,000 annually.—
Christian Ruth,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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Take Breaks Throughout The Day Taking a pause every 50 minutes to relax, stretch, meditate or engage in something enjoyable has been a game-changer for me.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Pairing it with the console was a breeze, but connectivity to a PC proved a real sticking point.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The stainless steel exterior keeps beverages cold for a whopping 24 hours, and a convenient carrying loop makes toting this bottle through the airport a breeze while also keeping it easily accessible.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
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Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — I’m captivated by my new personal health tracker, a Christmas gift from my husband.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Following a roughly nine-month lull, there have been 22 reports of the odd spinning behavior involving sawfish in waters around the Florida Keys since December, the state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported.—
Curt Anderson,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Staff chat in Spanish during the occasional lull between rushes and fresh tortillas perfume the air, making the space feel like a friend’s dining room.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Now, here’s where the cannabis comes in handy: take a puff of a sativa strain like Sour Diesel or Green Crack (both known for their energizing and focused effects) and start sorting.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Loose Bun or Puff A not-too-tight bun or puff is a good choice to keep your hair off your neck on hot days.—
Ava Erickson,
Outside Online,
22 Feb. 2025
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When former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday and flown to the International Criminal Court at The Hague, his most prominent critic felt a glimmer of hope.—
Erika Page,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Mar. 2025
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But there are glimmers of hope, thanks to entrepreneurs like Kris Engskov.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Harden was purposeful with his play in going 14-for-24 from the field, six-for-13 from three-point range and 16-for-20 from the free-throw line for a Clippers team that has been in a tailspin since the All-Star break.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Seeing its initial advantage on the boards evaporate, UConn went into the break trailing, 37-33.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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Images of the faint flickers and big, bright flares around the black hole taken from nine hours of observation by the telescope can be seen in a time-lapse video released by Northwestern University.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump’s second tour in the White House can be a glorious last hurrah or the last flicker of a dying comet.—
Armstrong Williams,
Orange County Register,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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