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

Feliciano and Jones radiated energy and exuberance throughout their first press conference as the principal owners of the Padres.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The Happy Hours star radiated in a strapless deep purple silk dress with a distressed scoop neckline and asymmetrical draping on her left hip, creating a ruched effect that cascaded down to the ankle-length hemline.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of radiate

Verb

While this is rare, the heat emitted from your car, in combination with a fuel spill, could cause the gasoline vapors to catch fire.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
This allowed the researchers to manipulate the materials’ light-absorbing and light-emitting behavior more predictably.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of emit

Verb

Finally, the Amanda Committee’s Golden Clapper went to casting directirs Mette Holme Nielsen and Jannecke Bervell for their contributions to Norwegian film over more than 30 years.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Panettiere’s death has since cast a spotlight on Hickerson, while extensive public records reviewed by NBC News detail his trail of financial and legal troubles.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of cast

Verb

In December 2023, Mestiza released the debut album Quëreles via their independent label Sacro Music, which also reimagined flamenco traditions through a club lens.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Beresford draws a parallel to audience reactions when the film was first released.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of release

Verb

That could ease pressure on share prices emanating from the bond market since the purchases would push bond prices higher, helping to bring down yields.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
This exciting university city emanates a vibrant, youthful energy that’s reflected in its abundance of top-notch restaurants, cafés, and bars.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of emanate

Verb

Since then, it’s evolved into a broader and more inclusive health and wellness platform.

— Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026
At the same time, the expert acknowledges that our brains haven’t evolved to process the enormous, nearly constant barrage of information coming from our devices.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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