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breathed

American

[bretht, breethd] / brɛθt, briðd /

adjective

Phonetics.

not phonated; unvoiced; voiceless.
utilizing the breath exclusively in the production of a speech sound.

breathed British

/ briːðd, brɛθt /

adjective

phonetics relating to or denoting a speech sound for whose articulation the vocal cords are not made to vibrate Compare voiced

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Etymology

Origin of breathed

First recorded in 1875–80; breath + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Streaming breathed new life into “Survivor,” with younger viewers discovering it during the pandemic, while its cross-generational appeal keeps it a broadcast powerhouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

At that point it was anyone's game, but Farrell responded by unloading his bench - including a first appearance for Bundee Aki after suspension - and it breathed new life into the Irish challenge.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Lou lived and breathed like a celebrity but made a career selling handbags.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The Gunners have breathed new life into City's title challenge with disappointing draws at Brentford and Wolves since Pep Guardiola's men last played in the Premier League.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

The old sphinx breathed on Christopher’s face, and the power of it blew his hair back.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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