wheeze 1 of 2

as in to gasp
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty he was wheezing rapidly after a hard run

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wheeze

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noun

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Recent Examples of wheeze
Verb
An asthmatic boy without an inhaler was wheezing in the acrid smoke from brush and trash fires, which had been lit for warmth. Emily Baumgaertner, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024 Social media might have a solution for cat lovers who can’t stop sneezing or wheezing around felines: farm-fresh eggs. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2023
Noun
As a rookie in 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kmet watched his team’s 5-1 start become an 8-8 wheeze followed by a lopsided playoff loss in New Orleans. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2023 Acid reflux is a relatively uncommon cause for wheeze in children. Nicole Harris, Parents, 25 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for wheeze 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wheeze
Verb
  • The nearly 60,000-strong crowd gasped collectively as Martin momentarily disappeared.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Inside the courtroom at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, Colombo’s mother, Tonya Colombo, gasped as the verdict was read.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Also new for 2024, when the final whistle is blown, the ultimate decision on which Edible Mascot gets eaten by the winners will be made by the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl game-winning MVP.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
  • On the field, Pickens also pulled the face mask of Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis after the final whistle blew in Pittsburgh's 20-17 to Dallas.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The video shows Daisy standing and staring out the window, whining and panting as a shelter member tries to comfort her.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Down the street, a mule lay panting on its side, its skin lacerated from shrapnel.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Ariel remembered telling Maricela to hurry and then feeling a whoosh and hearing a thump behind him.
    Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Residents heard the whoosh and watched as a missile slammed into the bottom of the multistory building, which then sank to the ground, a huge plume of gray smoke rising and debris flying after the strike.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Because, ultimately, there is no success (without struggle), there is no sunshine without rain, all the cliches.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The production’s simplicity ditched the cliches that have accumulated around the play over decades.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Everyone loved the quarter zip for weight savings, but quibbled with the oddly small hand pockets and wished the hem drawcords were a little more tucked away.
    Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The relaxed fit is perfect for people who don’t want to be restricted in trail leggings but still want a lightweight item with secure zips, multiple pockets, and even a lower-leg zip for easy on/off boot action.
    Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The recession generated populist revolts on the right (the Tea Party movement) and the left (the Occupy movement), and made what had appeared to be broad public acceptance of pro-market bromides seem like an illusion.
    Nicholas Lemann, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Antihistamines to reduce the body's immune response (e.g., diphenhydramine) Bronchodilators to further open the airways (e.g., albuterol or an ipratropium bromide and albuterol combination) Insect Stings Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis are caused by exposure to an allergen.
    Daniel More, Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The new guy, Elliott Hill, is only a couple of weeks in but already secured a 12-season extension of Nike’s partnership with the NBA and WNBA, ensuring the swoosh will stay on pro-basketball’s uniforms and official apparel.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Simply put, Nike and its ubiquitous swoosh became cool.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024

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“Wheeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheeze. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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