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
Verb
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Her 13-year-old son goes to the same high school as two of the suspects, who are in the process of being expelled.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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District administrators expelled a Birdville High School student Monday for posting a video on social media showing a Burleson Centennial basketball player’s face edited onto a scene from a show depicting slavery.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.—
Anika Burgess,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Kidman radiated in a double-breasted suit dress with a completely sheer shredded ballgown skirt.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Opponents argue that xAI understated the amount of pollution that will be emitted by its turbines in its permit application, with particular concerns around smog-forming nitrogen oxides and other pollutants that can be harmful to human health, including formaldehyde and airborne particulate matter.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Desalination is energy-intensive, with plants worldwide producing between 500 and 850 million tons of carbon emissions annually, approaching the roughly 880 million tons emitted by the entire global aviation industry.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jalloh was later released from that other facility.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Luria added that sentiment might improve for Big Tech if a new AI model is released that particularly impresses people, reigniting faith in the potential for strong returns.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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After the machine recount, the mayor’s race remained within one-quarter of 1% of the votes cast, the Supervisor of Elections said in a news release.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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Marco Grazzini has addressed his unexpected exit from the Virgin River cast after six seasons.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With her hair cropped into a sleek, chocolate-brown bob with a side-part, Zendaya's look emanated French-girl chic, a pop of red on the lip providing the only real color and a pair of simple diamond hoops offering a rare glimpse of glitz.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The new mayor must reverse the anti-police sentiment that has emanated from the fifth floor.—
Juan Rangel,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On Thursday, the day before the deadline, Amodei issued a statement refusing to cross the remaining red lines.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Crash reported on North 78th Street A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on North 78th Street from 78th Street exit 414 to I-70 East.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The tradition has evolved from bachelor party antics to deep conversations about life.—
Abby Ellin,
Washington Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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That was really formative and evolved my world.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Exhaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaled. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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