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as in pauses
a momentary halt in an activity
let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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as in breezes
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 hints
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 breaths
New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo’s winter hat was pulled low, and his deep breaths were visible thanks to the unwelcoming Buffalo air.
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Chad Graff, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, kids can be taught deep breaths as young as one year old.
—Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Taking deep breaths has been shown to regulate the nervous system and works almost immediately, so start there.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Deep breaths can help, or mantras that a parent will be there to pick them up.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
After this, guide them in taking deep breaths.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
Even just pursing the lips and taking slow breaths can help put on the brakes.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 3 Dec. 2024
Hold the rotation for 3 to 5 deep breaths, focusing on moving your lower ribs in and out with your inhales and exhales.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
If all else fails, take a break and some long, deep breaths.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Chad Graff, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, kids can be taught deep breaths as young as one year old.
—Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Taking deep breaths has been shown to regulate the nervous system and works almost immediately, so start there.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Deep breaths can help, or mantras that a parent will be there to pick them up.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
After this, guide them in taking deep breaths.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
Even just pursing the lips and taking slow breaths can help put on the brakes.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 3 Dec. 2024
Hold the rotation for 3 to 5 deep breaths, focusing on moving your lower ribs in and out with your inhales and exhales.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
If all else fails, take a break and some long, deep breaths.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Breaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaths. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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