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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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
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“Breathe (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathe%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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