breathing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of breathingnext
as in alive
having or showing life realized that he didn't need a comic-book superhero, since he had a real, breathing hero in his father

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breathing

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verb

present participle of breathe
1
as in snoring
to inhale and exhale air sometimes it gets so hot in here that it's hard to even breathe

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2
as in living
to have life as long as I breathe, you will have a place to stay

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Recent Examples of breathing
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One of them is anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause swelling of the throat, breathing difficulties, and even death. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Dec. 2024 Symptoms of the the flu-like disease so far include headaches, cough, fever, breathing difficulties, and anemia. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 Patients’ symptoms have included headache, cough, fever, breathing difficulties, body aches and anemia. — Brenda Goodman, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024 Four days later, Dibble’s daughter found her limp, blue in the face, not breathing. — J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for breathing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathing
  1. alive
  2. snoring
  3. live
Adjective
  • She had been trapped in an air pocket, created by a security door that reportedly led to an attic, which kept her alive.
    — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Duane was still alive when police arrested the hit-and-run driver involved in the crash.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of alive
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  • In addition to snoring, other symptoms of sleep apnea can include bruxism (teeth clenching), neck pain, anxiety, and daytime drowsiness.
    — Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Symptoms can include snoring, fatigue, daytime sleepiness and disrupted sleep.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of snoring
Adjective
  • Plus, Cardiff 101 Main Street will bring back the beloved Rooftop Libation Lounge at the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge, promising an evening of delectable food, refreshing drinks, and live music under the stars, according to a news release.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Expect a heavy-hitting lineup of live music, rotating DJs, and burlesque shows that will carry you well into the late night hours.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of live

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