Thesaurus results for PANTING

panting

verb

present participle of pant

as in gasping

to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty the dog was panting heavily after his breakneck run across the field

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Recent Examples of panting Like some of the music, the album artwork also pays homage to the animal world and our interconnectedness—the abstract piece offers a single line drawing that weaves in outlines of a panting dog, screeching cat, stoic bunny, and wise owl. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026 The delivery person added that none of the canines appeared to have access to food or sufficient water, and that all the animals were panting. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Dogs primarily rely on panting, while cats also groom themselves to help regulate body temperature. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 21 July 2026 When panting alone cannot shed enough heat, dogs fall back on shade. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Dogs primarily regulate heat through panting and small sweat glands in their paw pads, according to the American Kennel Club. — Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026 Signs include panting, a hoarse bark, scuffing or dragging their toes along the ground, and sometimes regurgitation or swallowing problems. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026 Peter waltzes through an indistinguishable parade of such parties, high as a kite on some drug or another, at one point getting pulled into a panting threesome with another guy and handsy British tourist Leonora (Paris Petitjean). — Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 May 2026 The window next to my desk overlooks the gym’s large communal exercise room, and throughout the day, I am taunted by the sight of gyrating bodies panting through a Zumba class or a kettlebell set. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 8 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for panting

gasping

Verb

Eventually the curtain was closed again and the microphone in the room was turned off, but Pike could still be heard making gasping or snoring sounds.

— Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Common symptoms of sleep apnea include loud snoring, gasping for air during the night, and waking up feeling tired.

— Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 27 Sep. 2026