1
as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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2
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
The restaurant team wears its impressive training lightly, dipping into an encyclopedic knowledge of Sicilian wine and cheering up a grumpy toddler in the same breath.
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Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
British explorer Colonel Percy Fawcett, who wandered the Amazon for 22 years at the beginning of the 20th century before vanishing without a trace, wrote that the breath of the anaconda stupefied its prey.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The good ones all required at least the taking of a breath.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Then Godzilla absolutely obliterates him with his atomic breath.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
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The county commissioners will hold a public hearing on the plan for Comanche Circle, and separately consider putting a temporary pause on these types of big developments.—
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Hawke gives me a Harrison Ford-length pause — not out of nervousness, but genuine thought.—
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The waves crash along the rocks as grass in the dunes sway back in forth in the cool breeze.—
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To cap off the event, a team of people descends with a 70-foot rainbow flag blowing in the breeze.—
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After you’re done cleaning up the kitchen or tackling tough stains around the house, a simple wash with oxygen bleach or a hint of chlorine bleach can make white towels look new again.—
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The mix of spices held a hint of spiciness, but still pretty flavorful and wasn’t overwhelming.—
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Emilee Chinn / Getty Images Activity hit a lull after Edwin Díaz was introduced as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ new closer 26 days ago.—
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Hornick, the diner’s owner, said that despite the Logan Square spot struggling for many months — some days having a two-hour lull without a single customer — servers would turn a switch immediately as the door swung open.—
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In comparison to liquid foundation, cushion foundations come in a cushion compact with an application puff that leaves a lightweight, buildable, natural finish on the skin.—
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From puff-sleeve knits to silky base layers, these winter tops deliver on both style and quality.—
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For the first time in many years, there is a real glimmer of hope for government transparency in Florida.—
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From there, the glimmers of a more peaceful existence — one fueled by expression, not recklessness — give Lidia hope.—
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During the journey, photos and videos are being shared online and show Aloka traveling along highways and sidewalks, resting during breaks and greeting supporters.—
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Aisha Tyler Hosting Talk Soup was a big break for Aisha Tyler, although her stint was short.—
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While commercial glass-fiber separators typically fail after 120 hours of use, this organic hydrogel endured 1,100 hours of cycling without a flicker in voltage.—
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Her skin—something known as Frubber, a porous patented blend of fleshlike elastic polymers—stretched over a structure of plastic and titanium, and there was no flicker of bashfulness.—
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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