exhaled

verb

past tense of exhale
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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2
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 Mosquitoes are drawn to backyards with standing water, dense greenery, and carbon dioxide exhaled by people and animals. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 Secondhand smoke is a combination of smoke exhaled by a smoker and the smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar or pipe. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 Wall Street exhaled on Friday after SpaceX nailed its record-breaking debut. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026 The garment also pulls double duty by managing respiration, using a separate ventilation loop to gently blow fresh oxygen across the astronaut’s face while simultaneously vacuuming away exhaled carbon dioxide for scrubbing and recirculation. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026 But a sigh of relief was likely exhaled when Brunson returned to the bench. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026 Miller exhaled and shook his head. — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 4 June 2026 Nana and the boys were leaning against the railing as a fin whale exhaled. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaled
  1. expelled
  2. radiated
  3. emitted
  4. released
  5. cast
  6. emanated
  7. issued
  8. evolved
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  • The day of the cyber attack, Yazbak said the Department of Administrative Services expelled the attacker from the state’s systems.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • Our previous Representative in Congress, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick had to resign hours before being expelled by her colleagues on both sides of the aisle for fraud.
    — Elijah Manley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Definition of expelled
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  • This party track introduced audiences to a version of Tito Double P that radiated a lighthearted madness — fueled by Skyy vodka and Old Parr whiskey, as per the song’s lyrics.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The actress radiated grace, flashing a smile and striking a subtle pose for a portrait in the '50s.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of radiated
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  • From an environmental standpoint, there is no gas emitted into the air from induction, so air quality is much improved, too.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
  • The company emitted 20 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025, up from 16 million metric tons the prior year, Microsoft said Thursday in its annual sustainability report.
    — Matt Day, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Definition of emitted
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  • In a blistering statement released after Wednesday’s vote, the mayor’s office blasted the commission and longtime Chair Robb Pitts, who recently lost his reelection bid to former Commissioner Mo Ivory.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • Video released by Iranian state media shows patients being evacuated from Shahid Baghaei Hospital in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz on Wednesday.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of released
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  • The apartment vacancy rate and declining price in townhomes and condominiums have some people casting a wary eye on the health of the housing market.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Nolan recalled facing similar skepticism before The Dark Knight, particularly after the late Heath Ledger was cast as the Joker.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
Definition of cast
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  • The scent emanated from an installation in a greenhouse in the center of the city, filled with hay and senses-scrambling atmosphere from a fog machine.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
  • Hocutt stressed the support that Tech has and continues to give Sorsby in his recovery, while acknowledging the frustration that has emanated from every corner of the college sports world following the injunction.
    — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of emanated
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  • He was authorized to work in the US and had been issued a Social Security number, according to the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Minnesota officials issued an air quality alert from Tuesday through Friday for areas including the Twin Cities metro area, Alexandria and Two Harbors, with very heavy smoke expected across the state’s northeastern corner as large wildfires spread.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Definition of issued
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  • Tunnel walks have evolved from viral social media moments into marketing platforms for luxury brands, agencies and media companies, giving athletes new ways to shape their identities, engage fans and expand brand visibility.
    — Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
  • Reporting doorbell or dashcam videos of potential fireball sightings can help researchers track and collect meteorites – and ultimately improve their understanding of how the solar system evolved.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
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