breath

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Recent Examples of breath In the loving arms of his wife, Dr. Marlena Evans, John took his last breath at the end of the June 2 episode, after suffering devastating internal injuries during a lab explosion. Andy Swift, TVLine, 2 June 2025 Barring these blips for catching your breath, Nightreign demands your full attention for the entirety of a 30-to-45-minute expedition. Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 29 May 2025 Friday, May 30 Yoga class: Mindful movement with breath led by Hank Newman, 8:30-10 a.m., Ramona Julian Academy of Dance, 1530 Main St. Class is free but space is limited. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025 After Annie shows up on his porch, Jon ushers the nineteen-year-old inside, and the audience sucks in its breath. Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for breath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
Noun
  • Storms in the area put the search on pause between 1:30 and 6 a.m. May 26, then crews resumed until Smith was found the next day, officials said.
    Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
  • What To Know Secretary of State Marco Rubio had signed and sent a diplomatic cable on Tuesday ordering the pause to student visa interviews and outlining a shift in vetting procedures.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • Keeping SailGP’s identical F50 catamarans, which compete head-to-head, in stable flight is hard enough on an open track, so trying to achieve constant foiling as the breeze swirls off the streets of Manhattan is much more difficult.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 June 2025
  • Keep reading for more pots and planter boxes on sale at Wayfair to make gardening a breeze.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Here is what the judges had to say about it: Aromas of delicate agave and hints of herbs provide an inviting nose.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • There’s been speculation in the Russian and Western media about areas for possible negotiation, and the outcome of the Istanbul talks are being closely watched for any hints of flexibility.
    Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • Fewer Roles And Longer Recruitment Processes The shift from the hiring highs of 2021 to today’s lull has been sharp.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • The shelter then faced a lull, as previous applicants had already adopted other pets in need, and no immediate matches surfaced that could suit Thor.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Mars Dust Devil Dances The photobombing dust devil can be seen in the distance as a light-colored puff near the middle of the image.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • That day, after seeing a puff of smoke and hearing loud bangs outside their house, Perryman, Forbbes, and Newman rushed to the alley to investigate, where a verbal altercation ensued with the neighbor, said Forbbes.
    Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Sinner gave him almost no chances, but there was a glimmer of light in the 10th game, when Djokovic had four chances to break Sinner’s serve.
    Jerome Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
  • The shoes and matching Bon Bon bag added a splash of color and glimmer to the look.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • The Face the Nation preview was aired during the show, not during an advertising break.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 May 2025
  • Even taking a short break to breathe, reflect or laugh with a colleague can restore perspective.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • The prop flares could have their flicker and intensity controlled from a lighting desk.
    Daron James, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
  • Small summer blooms attract butterflies and luna moths, while late season berries are favored by robins, flickers, and grouse.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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