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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The Padres could exhale and believe after a 3-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the finale of their season-opening three-game series.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026 -
Luka Doncic was sitting right on the edge of a one-game ban — but Los Angeles Lakers’ fans can exhale.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Breathe (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathe%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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