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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
Your grounded nature helps others exhale, and steady pacing lets important tasks finish without drama or second-guessing.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
For the first time in a week — a stretch of five games — Dunn and his teammates could exhale and enjoy a win.
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C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The garment also pulls double duty by managing respiration, using a separate ventilation loop to gently blow fresh oxygen across the astronaut’s face while simultaneously vacuuming away exhaled carbon dioxide for scrubbing and recirculation.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
But a sigh of relief was likely exhaled when Brunson returned to the bench.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
For the first time in a week — a stretch of five games — Dunn and his teammates could exhale and enjoy a win.
—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The garment also pulls double duty by managing respiration, using a separate ventilation loop to gently blow fresh oxygen across the astronaut’s face while simultaneously vacuuming away exhaled carbon dioxide for scrubbing and recirculation.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
But a sigh of relief was likely exhaled when Brunson returned to the bench.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhale
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Staff estimate that more than half have had contact with the Department of Child Services, and most have been expelled from traditional schools.
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Iran’s ambassador to Australia and another three Iranian diplomats were expelled.
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Her lips amplified her glow, painted in a romantic glossy pink ready to radiate light.
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Their voices capture the nostalgia, warmth and joy that radiate from their characters and the movie as a whole.
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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.
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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.
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Early voting in Maryland's 2026 primary election ended Thursday, as hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast across Maryland.
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But off the coast of Georgia and neighboring states, a reportedly robust red snapper population has recreational anglers casting for a longer catch season after 15 years of restrictions that limited fishing to four days or less each summer.
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The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy was planned for Saturday and additional information will be released Monday.
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Los Angeles police Friday released bodycam footage of an officer killing a woman’s pet dog in a case that has sparked outrage and questions.
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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.
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And that praise wasn’t only emanating from Beijing.
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The food and drink menu continues to evolve to satisfy hungry customers.
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Lauder engaged with employees, including a Reverse Mentor team, to understand evolving consumer paths to beauty discovery.
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“Exhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhale. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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