breathing

noun

breath·​ing ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce breathing (audio)
: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence

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And while the Federal Communications Commission has given the company more breathing room to reach coverage targets, that also pushes out the timeframe for generating additional revenues. Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024 Rapid breathing can also develop in response to an underlying condition. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024 After several months on various breathing supports, John required a tracheostomy at 7 months old. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 This makes breathing—especially at night—a little tricky. Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for breathing 

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of breathing was in 1696

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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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