EXHALE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

exhale

verb

eks-ˈhāl

Definition of exhale

as in to expel

to let or force out of the lungs before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke

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as in to radiate

to throw or give off the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room

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Recent Examples of exhale When the Aschenbrenner fund was removed, markets seemed to exhale. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Hubbard and his family can be heard exhaling as soon as the hook was dislodged. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 July 2026 After a calendar year of agonizing over their list, Forton was finally able to exhale at the end of the night. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 27 July 2026 More impressively, Melton manages to exhale a puff of smoke so thick that cinematographer Magnus Nordenhof Jønck can still see it through the set’s fog. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhale

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Verb

But the allegations involving his treatment of women led some of his GOP colleagues to at one point consider possibly expelling him from the House.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Unless our work requires us to deal with it daily, our relationship with it ends the moment our bodies expel it in the blissful privacy of our bathrooms (or, if the need is dire, out in the open with only nature to keep us company).

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of expel

Verb

The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings.

— Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
The scenes radiate the joy of being young, attractive, and filled with infinite free time and minimal distractions except the open sky above you.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of radiate

Verb

Led by researchers at the University of Cambridge, the mission aims to detect the faint 21-centimeter radio line emitted by early hydrogen atoms operating at low frequencies (10–50 MHz), a signal never before directly observed.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
The amount of neutrino energy absorbed by the companion star, however, would be only a tiny fraction of the amount of energy the star emits on its own, so again, this is likely to have little effect.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of emit

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As China’s strategic rivalry with the US and its allies deepens, Beijing has broadened its anti-espionage campaign, casting suspicious eyes on foreign ties amid concerns about the leak of state secrets.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Interestingly enough, before Chandler was cast in the role, Josh Brolin was linked with the part.

— Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of cast

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The team has appeared comfortable all offseason — after re-signing Singleton and Strnad in free agency and releasing fellow veteran Dre Greenlaw — relying on this young, developing cast to fill the depth positions.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The district has released a set of maps, outlining the potential changes.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of release

Verb

With Wilson and third-year forward Matas Buzelis in the frontcourt, along with all the Bulls’ offseason changes, there’s a curiosity emanating from Chicago that wasn’t there a year ago.

— Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Pair that with a defensive line that will at least get some push, and a secondary that is emanating confidence, and the potential for a big year-over-year turnaround is there.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of emanate

Verb

Our business continues to evolve rapidly, and the best projects rarely follow a conventional path.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
As Peacock continues to test and evolve the program, NBCU said, additional rewards are expected to be added over time, including Universal Parks perks and experiences, NBCU content previews and early access to NBCU live events.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

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