as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
took a breather from the seemingly endless task of sorting through years of stuff stored in the attic
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Recent Examples of breather
If the atmosphere feels tense, a spontaneous, light-hearted remark can serve as a welcome breather.
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Paul Boross Mbe, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Dani Olmo moves across to the left wing, so that a Raphinha called one of the best players in the world by Osasuna coach Vicente Moreno can catch a breather and Gavi can begin the proceedings as a CAM.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
This final simmer step is hands-off, and creates a window for a pre-meal breather.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Suddenly, Denver was protecting a 93-85 advantage with Jokic taking a breather.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
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Paul Boross Mbe, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Dani Olmo moves across to the left wing, so that a Raphinha called one of the best players in the world by Osasuna coach Vicente Moreno can catch a breather and Gavi can begin the proceedings as a CAM.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
This final simmer step is hands-off, and creates a window for a pre-meal breather.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Suddenly, Denver was protecting a 93-85 advantage with Jokic taking a breather.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breather
Noun
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The president announced a 90-day pause for several countries but increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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This tactical pause enables regulators, particularly EFRAG, to refine the ESRS and streamline technical standards ahead of the December 2025 transposition deadline, thereby enhancing regulatory clarity.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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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For people everywhere, the start of spring signals a time of rebirth and a breath of fresh air.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Packing enough power under the hood to get daily computing tasks fast, this laptop will be a breath of fresh air in your day-to-day routine.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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Since the All-Star break, Phoenix is 30th in halfcourt defense … by a wide margin.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The committee is not expected to vote on Isaacman’s confirmation until after lawmakers reconvene from a two-week break that ends April 28.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Breather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breather. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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