panted

VERB

gasp for air

Synonyms

STRONG

blow breathe chuff gulp heave huff palpitate puff snort throb wheeze whiff wind

WEAK

be out of breath

Antonyms

STRONG

hide secret

WEAK

despise

VERB

long for

Synonyms

STRONG

ache aim aspire covet crave desire hunger lust pine sigh thirst want wish yearn

Antonyms

STRONG

abjure despise dislike hate not want

Example Sentences

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"I need to go back to the gym," he panted as the song ended.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Organizers distributed water and goodie bags with treats, as canine participants panted in the shade, their tongues hanging out.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

Wootton senior Helen Sarikulaya was still sweating when she hoisted the trophy and panted her congratulations to the rest of the team.

From Washington Post • May 28, 2022

After the firing, he got up, yelled at the passenger to get back, and panted into his walkie-talkie.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2022

I panted as I looked up at how much time we had on the clock.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan