RESPIRES Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

respires

verb

present tense third-person singular of respire

as in breathes

to inhale and exhale air though unconscious, the patient is still respiring

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The CloudFluff Comforter wraps you in super-soft knitted cotton that breathes and stretches, with whole-piece feather silk filling for a lofty, cozy feel without the weight.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes, according to state health officials.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

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