1
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
Nana and the boys were leaning against the railing as a fin whale exhaled.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Wall Street, for the first time since the war began, exhaled.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
After a day of meetings, errands, and a phone that won’t stop buzzing, there’s nothing quite like settling in at home and finally exhaling.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The show felt alive, inhaling and exhaling guests in a natural rhythm.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Wall Street, for the first time since the war began, exhaled.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
After a day of meetings, errands, and a phone that won’t stop buzzing, there’s nothing quite like settling in at home and finally exhaling.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The show felt alive, inhaling and exhaling guests in a natural rhythm.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhale
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In 1968, after participating in the protest movement that swept through France, Le Parc was briefly expelled from the country.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 May 2026
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The passengers were among millions of people who have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran since October 2023, following massive crackdowns to expel migrants without documents.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Insulate sun-facing walls and garage doors to block heat from radiating inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Your beauty radiates from your core.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Brith, filled with a sudden dread, stands very still, watching it, and the dog, sensing something, emits a low growl.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The blast in Indonesia's restive eastern Papua region startled locals with a thunderous boom on Sunday afternoon, emitting a ball of flames followed by a thick smoke column, according to footage broadcast on Kompas TV.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Sennott, 30, appeared alongside Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, Saturday Night Live cast member Ashley Padilla, Keke Palmer, and Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson on The Hollywood Reporter's Comedy Actresses Roundtable.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Massive drills of Russia’s nuclear forces earlier this month and a series of belligerent statements from Moscow warning Kyiv’s European allies about possible retaliation for what the Kremlin cast as their involvement in Ukrainian drone attacks have underlined Putin’s intention to up the ante.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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An estimate from the British spy agency GCHQ released Wednesday put the total Russian death toll at 500,000, citing new information.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has released international dining guides since 2002.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Not with all the smoke emanating from elsewhere.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Either way, the look is versatile and emanates a casual, cool feel that can be elevated with a bright red flat or silk scarf tied in your hair.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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With a particular emphasis on Europe and China, this quickly evolved into the idea of a creative residency to support Chinese design talent through the Kering ecosystem.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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Demie worked closely with the show’s makeup and wardrobe stylists to craft Maddy’s look, helping the character evolve from someone obsessed with being the perfect girlfriend in the first half of Season 1, to a bolder, hyper-feminine rejection of the softness her boyfriend had expected of her.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Exhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhale. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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