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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
Still to mention 2026 in the same breath as 2023 should get South Florida sports fans excited.
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Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
In the same breath, a heatwave doesn’t help when authorities are advising people stay indoors.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
For the team, student-athlete-entrepreneur all fall into the same breath.
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Lucy Glynn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
An old car dealership lot has been given a breath of new life in Long Beach, now featuring a dedicated food truck park with rotating options that offer a community gathering place with delicious options and entertainment.
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Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
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Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
In the same breath, a heatwave doesn’t help when authorities are advising people stay indoors.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
For the team, student-athlete-entrepreneur all fall into the same breath.
—
Lucy Glynn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
An old car dealership lot has been given a breath of new life in Long Beach, now featuring a dedicated food truck park with rotating options that offer a community gathering place with delicious options and entertainment.
—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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Munster’s mosquito-spraying program is once again set to take flight Tuesday after a brief pause, the town announced.
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His health problems resembled a fall down a long flight of stairs, with pauses at several landings.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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Simply plant the lightweight poles in the sand, face it into the breeze, and let the wind do the rest.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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These flavors follow through on the palate with additional elements of savory sandstone, pomegranate, and a hint of salinity.
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The World Cup is in a bit of a lull right now, as the chaos of the sprawling group stage, with its communal good vibes, gives way to the business end of the tournament.
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Atmospheric warming is diminishing wildfires’ nighttime lulls.
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That price includes not just the flouncy blouse, with its voluminous puff sleeves and V-neck held together with a single button, but also the wide-leg pants to match.
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Our step-by-step instructions walk you through making pâte à choux dough, essential for the crisp golden puffs.
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For many, the images of international aid teams arriving and climbing through the rubble alongside them offered a glimmer of hope.
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Iserson gave fans a glimmer of hope.
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Jude Bellingham and Elliot Anderson have been subbed off in the 73rd minute, just after the players returned from the hydration break.
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Summer schedules, school breaks and birthday parties all share one thing in common.
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Esports pros looking specifically for a feathery, quick flicker will be pleased; our favorite deluxe esports model, Razer's Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, weighs more than three times as much.
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In that space, where women are discussed in real time and opinions flicker faster than context can form, Bebe Rexha understands how quickly perception turns into narrative.
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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