breath

noun

ˈbreth How to pronounce breath (audio)
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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 During this stretch, Kilmer was frequently mentioned in the same breath as Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro—not just for his talent, but for his magnetic presence and refusal to conform. — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 The coughing fits can be severe, often accompanied by a whooping sound when the person tries to catch their breath. — Neha Mukherjee, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025 After a few calming breaths, Bennett’s shoulders relax. — Lisa Kadane, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025 Hood watched Smith — who had become his close friend — gasping for breath like a goldfish out of water in a way that will haunt the reverend forever. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for breath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
  1. pause
  2. breeze
  3. hint
  4. lull
  5. puff
  6. glimmer
  7. break
  8. flicker
Noun
  • The president announced a 90-day pause for several countries but increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Hedge fund honcho Bill Ackman joined a growing list of President Donald Trump's billionaire backers calling for the White House to slam the brakes on tariffs just hours before Trump authorized a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most countries that went into effect Wednesday morning.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of pause
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  • Not to mention, a one-piece will make getting ready for your graduation an absolute breeze.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The smooth porcelain interior heats up evenly and is a breeze to clean.
    — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of breeze
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  • Looking for Thursday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • There are hints in the poll that Trump’s pledge to cut government spending may be resonating.
    — Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of hint
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  • This is when the town shakes off the quiet lull of winter and opens like a bloom kissed by salt and sun.
    — Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Glencore, a commodities giant, suspended production at one of its copper smelters in Chile this month, creating a lull in supply that is also contributing to higher prices, according to Reuters.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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  • Both rockets released their payloads—think ion guages, magnetometers, and vapor chasers; the latter released colorful puffs of gas—during an auroral substorm.
    — Michael D'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
  • One dines on such sophisticated and opulent appetizers as smoked salmon ravioli (a special on a recent night, $10), which were fat puffs of pasta stuffed with salmon and seasonings.
    — Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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  • Democrats saw a glimmer of hope after achieving a significant upset victory in a GOP-leaning state Senate race in Pennsylvania last week.
    — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Despite being a nonpartisan race, the Badger State contest served as a national proxy battle for Democratic officials and progressive groups, who are grasping at any glimmer of hope amid Trump 2.0's dominance in Washington that has expanded to other parts of the country and culture.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of glimmer
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  • The new season involves a prison break and follows a criminal group, the Phantom Gang, undertaking more daring heists while being pursued by the cops.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Both sides took disappointing MLS breaks since their previous meeting.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of break
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  • Addressable Red Green Blue backlights produce less flicker and offer a smoother lighting effect compared to regular RGB backlights.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • 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, 22 Mar. 2025
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