as in breathes
to inhale and exhale air
though unconscious, the patient is still respiring
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The virus can spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes, or through contact with surfaces or items with the virus within 2 hours.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
22 Apr. 2026 -
Clothing that breathes, moves with you, and transitions naturally from day to evening always feels right.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Respires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respires. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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