as in to gasp
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty
the dog was panting heavily after his breakneck run across the field
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The keepers monitor him for signs of additional heat stress, like panting or attempting to cover himself in mud, which Merner says can also act as a natural sunscreen and bug repellant.
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Joan Meiners, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
But what about your furry friend, panting by your side?
—Neenma Ebeledike, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
So effectively a chimp will pant just like a dog to evaporate the saliva off their tongue to take the body heat out into the atmosphere that way.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2024
For something dressier though, suit pants like these ones from Funyyzo, which are a best-seller, have a material that looks a little less beachy.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
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Joan Meiners, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
But what about your furry friend, panting by your side?
—Neenma Ebeledike, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
So effectively a chimp will pant just like a dog to evaporate the saliva off their tongue to take the body heat out into the atmosphere that way.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2024
For something dressier though, suit pants like these ones from Funyyzo, which are a best-seller, have a material that looks a little less beachy.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
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“Pant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pant. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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