as in to gasp
to take in and let out a deep audible breath or to make a similar sound
Mom always used to sigh loudly whenever she found a mess on the floor—which was often a breeze sighed through the leaves
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Recent Examples of sigh
Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Lord John and Jamie halfway bury the hatchet, Claire sighs in annoyance, and Lord John bids Mrs. Fraser adieu.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
And thanks to the survey, conducted between October 22 and 28, pet parents might give a sigh of relief that their animal isn't the only one that misbehaves.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The insistent insomniac, desperate for a chat, usually sighs, accepts the verdict, and slumps back into sleeplessness.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Lord John and Jamie halfway bury the hatchet, Claire sighs in annoyance, and Lord John bids Mrs. Fraser adieu.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
All afternoon, Thibaudet’s grace note flourishes were inspiringly controlled, tapering like sighs.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
And thanks to the survey, conducted between October 22 and 28, pet parents might give a sigh of relief that their animal isn't the only one that misbehaves.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sigh
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Photo: Courtesy of AMPAS The Winners … Best Picture: The Last Emperor Best Actor: Michael Douglas, Wall Street Best Actress: Cher, Moonstruck Best Director: Bernardo Bertolucci, The Last Emperor Half of the fun of poring over class photos is gasping at the most famous face tucked into the lineup.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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The audience gasped seeing a lion cub cowering inside.—
Michael Freeman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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There’s a whisper of floral elegance, balanced with earthy depth, giving it a versatile and refined character.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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After ten years of whispers, gossip, and speculation, the women finally start to open up about what has been painfully obvious to any faithful watcher of this show: Karen has been struggling with an alcohol problem that has recently gotten out of control.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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Adding in a motor has made cargo bikes much more workable for those riders who would like the convenience and capacity of a cargo bike but have hesitated in the past due to their own physical condition and the prospect of huffing a cargo bike up hills or across town.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Rather than obediently following instructions, the Labrador made his displeasure known in an unmistakably human-like manner—growling, whining and huffing in defiance while facing his owners.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Despite murmurs about the future of ODI cricket, India’s form during 2023 in the 50-over format was supreme with 27 wins out of 35.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Diagnosed with a heart murmur at just 4 months old, along with being the runt of his litter, Bosley always fought hard and never gave up.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Cartel bosses are breathing down his neck and a young upstart has been posing as the new guy in town eager to purchase the club.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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Rather than cramming Wicked into a condensed, oversimplified adaptation, this move allowed the filmmakers to: Deepen the storytelling – giving pivotal moments the space to breathe rather than rushing through them.—
AJ Thomas,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Other symptoms, often reported by the bed partner, include snoring, choking, snorting, or gasping sounds.—
Soma Mandal,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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Whatever the reason, barbarians likely used the spoons either to snort powdered substances, or to measure out a quantity to place into drinks like beer, or into pipes to be smoked.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Copeland had recently retired from two decades of service in the Air Force, most of that time in canine units, running kennels and training dogs to sniff out narcotics and explosives, among other tasks.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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Asked whether moving Wade to the outfield could allow the Giants to get another left-handed hitter into the lineup at first base, Melvin sniffed the subtext of the question.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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None of these moans are intended to dismiss the importance of clever in-jokes and references to past adventures.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Tonally registering as if carved from a medium-hard piece of oak, his transparent deliveries — mellow whispers, conversational assertions, longing moans, resolute cries — served as effective vessels for those character sketches and autobiographical reflections.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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