1
as in to expel
to let or force out of the lungs
before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to radiate
to throw or give off
the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of exhale
When the waterway reopens today — assuming the US-Iran deal holds — many will exhale and celebrate the crisis’ end.
—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
That gave Holmes a chance to exhale.
—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Wall Street exhaled on Friday after SpaceX nailed its record-breaking debut.
—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Your grounded nature helps others exhale, and steady pacing lets important tasks finish without drama or second-guessing.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for exhale
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
That gave Holmes a chance to exhale.
—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Wall Street exhaled on Friday after SpaceX nailed its record-breaking debut.
—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Your grounded nature helps others exhale, and steady pacing lets important tasks finish without drama or second-guessing.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for exhale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhale
Verb
-
One study suggests that mass air-conditioning could expel enough hot air to raise the city’s temperature by nearly 4 degrees Fahrenheit on the hottest days, and bring more intense localized effects on narrow streets and in building courtyards.
-
This decision clears the way for more than 350,000 people to be stripped of status and expelled, many of them after having used this status over years as the basis to build stable lives all around the country, including here in NYC.
Verb
-
Attics get hot because roofs are exposed to the sun for hours, radiating heat inside.
-
Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink.
Verb
-
All smartphones sold in the country are required to emit a shutter sound when taking photos and videos, an industry measure designed to deter covert photography.
-
The sun also emits two other types of UV light – UVC (200-280 nm) and vacuum UV (100-200 nm) – but these are stopped by the atmosphere, so sunscreens do not typically need to be able to block them.
Verb
-
Since launching his menswear brand in 2015, the Mexican American designer casts the same key models repeatedly, such as Shaid Anaya, who takes breaks from his regular job as a construction workers to walk his shows.
-
Hilton, running on a platform of affordability and lowering taxes, has seized on the sentiment, casting health coverage for immigrants without legal status as deeply unfair and a direct threat to the state’s ability to help citizens.
Verb
-
Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
-
As of Monday, the father was treated and released from a hospital, where his 11-year-old remained in stable condition.
Verb
-
Hard reality soon collided with Brexiteers’ bold promises of immigration controls, trade deals, more money for public services and an end to complex regulations emanating from Brussels.
-
And that praise wasn’t only emanating from Beijing.
Verb
-
Thematically, Maciek said, the costumes’ evolving colors tell their own story throughout the show.
-
Workforce needs, customer expectations, and business conditions evolve, and leaders have to be willing to adjust if the model stops delivering results.
Cite this Entry
“Exhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhale. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
