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Gasping for breath, typically due to exertion
“The marathon runner crossed the finish line, gasping for air after a grueling race.”
Extremely thirsty or dehydrated
“He stumbled through the desert, his gasping throat longing for even a drop of water.”
Desperate or craving with a burning sensation
“Gasping with desire, he reached out for the decadent chocolate cake.”
Feeling tired, fatigued or weary
An act of respiring
The act or state of breathing hard or with difficulty
Present participle for to pant or breathe, especially with difficulty
“The air began to thicken, and I began to gasp for breath.”
Present participle for to make a husky, squawking noise
Present participle for to voice or produce an audible sound
Present participle for to grimace or flinch out of pain or distress
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