1
as in expelled
to let or force out of the lungs
before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke
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as in radiated
to throw or give off
the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room
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Recent Examples of exhaled
After another season high Wednesday, Bates lowered his forehead to the ice and exhaled deeply.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Before taking his starting position, Malinin filled his cheeks with air and exhaled deeply several times.
—Alice Park, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Understanding trees as living archives of human breath exhaled in joy, sorrow, elation or exhaustion is deeply meaningful for me.
—Beronda L. Montgomery, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The alveoli take in oxygen from inhaled air and exchange it for carbon dioxide, a waste gas that is exhaled.
—Susan Russell, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
After a Friday court hearing, in which Judge Eric Geffon said approving the agreement exceeded his authority under a 2022 law change, Tony LoBue and his sister Marie audibly exhaled.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
For a brief, shining moment, Gaza smiled, laughed, and exhaled the years of pain that had burdened us.
—Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
Woodbury players exhaled with jubilation; a few Eagan players fell to their knees.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
When Matthieu took his bow, Paris exhaled — not just in relief, but in recognition.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Before taking his starting position, Malinin filled his cheeks with air and exhaled deeply several times.
—Alice Park, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Understanding trees as living archives of human breath exhaled in joy, sorrow, elation or exhaustion is deeply meaningful for me.
—Beronda L. Montgomery, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The alveoli take in oxygen from inhaled air and exchange it for carbon dioxide, a waste gas that is exhaled.
—Susan Russell, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
After a Friday court hearing, in which Judge Eric Geffon said approving the agreement exceeded his authority under a 2022 law change, Tony LoBue and his sister Marie audibly exhaled.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
For a brief, shining moment, Gaza smiled, laughed, and exhaled the years of pain that had burdened us.
—Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
Woodbury players exhaled with jubilation; a few Eagan players fell to their knees.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
When Matthieu took his bow, Paris exhaled — not just in relief, but in recognition.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaled
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But at some public schools, the woman from Rasht said, absences aren't tolerated and students found with pellet wounds are expelled or arrested.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Their ice maker expelled large clumps of wet salt, which, when rubbed, dissolved into an oily, foul-smelling substance.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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Within just two million years of the Great Dying, these animals had already conquered diverse global niches — showing how quickly life rebounded and radiated following the planet’s most severe mass extinction.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Desmond Tutu smile radiated.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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Injection wells are supposed to be built in a way that only allows wastewater to be emitted deep in the earth.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the field, Harry Truman’s Approval Rating whinnied and tossed its head, and Richard Nixon’s Approval Rating flopped on one side and emitted a horrible gurgle.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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More details on battery size, electric range, performance figures, and pricing will be released closer to its Australian launch in late 2026.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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But on Sunday, Torquay released a statement apologising to the fans, while also saying the issue had been a misunderstanding that had nothing to do with them.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Many cast from Season 1 have returned, and some new faces have joined for Season 2, like John Noble, Luke Kirby and Judy Greer, who play members of the notorious Campano family mentioned last season.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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At age 10, he was cast as Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter movies.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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The lyrics emanated from dramatic words and emotions expressed by owner Terry Pegula, football boss Brandon Beane and new head coach about their heartbroken hero.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Leibfried was responding to a report of a domestic disturbance in the building and was startled by a loud bang that emanated from the closed door of an apartment.—
Peter Passi,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cold weather advisory for Yosemite The National Weather Service of Hanford issued a cold weather advisory for the lower Sierra-South end of the lower Sierra-Yosemite outside the San Joaquin Valley.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Most refunds are issued in less than 21 days for taxpayers who filed a flawless return electronically and chose direct deposit.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Over time, Rafa became Don Rafa, a respected entrepreneur whose textile shop evolved into a successful fashion enterprise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Exploring different lunar regions with the Artemis program could provide a more complete portrait of the landscape and its composition, and uncover clues on why the moon’s near and far sides differ, how much water the moon contains and how the silvery orb has evolved over time.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Exhaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaled. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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