The term AS ___ AND BREATHE! can be completed with the crossword solutions EXIST, INHALE, ARE, AIR, and ILIVE. EXIST is a verb meaning to have real being or to continue to live. INHALE is a verb meaning to draw AIR into the lungs. Are is a verb meaning to EXIST in a specified place or state. AIR is a noun meaning the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth. Ilive is a verb meaning to be alive. Together, these words form the phrase 'EXIST, INHALE, are, AIR, and ilive - and breathe!' which is a reminder to take a moment to appreciate the simple things in life.