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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

"These towns can be fun assault courses," he sighs.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

"We've been under sanctions for years," sighs an employee at one of two branches in Dubai.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

I’m the sarcastic title character in grunge wear and she’s the younger sister Quinn, her complete antithesis, in a pink crop top with plenty of eye rolls and sighs to spare for her older sister.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

When her eyes open, she sighs and says, “Everything smells so good, Mrs. Hameed. It’s like chicken and mashed potatoes decided to dance a ballet with your spice cabinet. What are you making?”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan