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
The international break is here, giving football fans and punters the chance to take a breather before the domestic season resumes.
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Brett Koremenos, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
The opportunity to take a breather is a novel one for the Kingpins and Première Vision fixture, who studied at New York’s famed Fashion Institute of Technology before kicking off her career as a merchandising coordinator at Duet Textiles.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2025
Lester Holt, the NBC News anchor known for his ability to lead hours of breaking news coverage without pause, is finally ready for a breather.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
Then McNeeley checked back in after a brief breather and got 11 points, five rebounds and an assist over those last 12 minutes, and went 9-for-9 from the free throw line, putting the Huskies ahead with 1:42 left.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
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Brett Koremenos, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
The opportunity to take a breather is a novel one for the Kingpins and Première Vision fixture, who studied at New York’s famed Fashion Institute of Technology before kicking off her career as a merchandising coordinator at Duet Textiles.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2025
Lester Holt, the NBC News anchor known for his ability to lead hours of breaking news coverage without pause, is finally ready for a breather.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
Then McNeeley checked back in after a brief breather and got 11 points, five rebounds and an assist over those last 12 minutes, and went 9-for-9 from the free throw line, putting the Huskies ahead with 1:42 left.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 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
Noun
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After the initial whiplash and loss of breath, I was hooked.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Apr. 2025
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As the market holds its breath, the toll is already undeniable.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The new season involves a prison break and follows a criminal group, the Phantom Gang, undertaking more daring heists while being pursued by the cops.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Both sides took disappointing MLS breaks since their previous meeting.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Breather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breather. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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