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sighs

  • plural
    of sigh.
    sigh
    verb (used without object)
    to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief.
  • present tense form
    of sigh (3rd person singular).
    sigh
    verb (used without object)
    to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief.

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"This was supposed to be pristine forest forever," sighs the golf enthusiast.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

After finding a treat for his dog Lala, who occasionally makes an appearance on the Peacock competition series, he sits down in front of his computer and sighs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

"I'm only half sure that I mean it," she sighs as she calls it off.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

“User sighs at 9:15 p.m. AI is listening from a smart home device and logs it.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Dad sighs and decides to start on Justin first.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh