breathe (out)

Definition of breathe (out)next
as in to blow (out)
to let or force out of the lungs leaned back in his chair and breathed out the smoke from his pipe

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exhale
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  • Indeed, Kane stayed committed, which allowed fans here in New Jersey to exhale.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • Patients then cough and wheeze, especially when exhaling.
    Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 26 June 2026
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“Breathe (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathe%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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