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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
Wall Street exhaled on Friday after SpaceX nailed its record-breaking debut.
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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.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
But a sigh of relief was likely exhaled when Brunson returned to the bench.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Miller exhaled and shook his head.
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Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Some families described feeling emotionally lighter afterward, as if parts of them had finally exhaled.
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Essence,
6 May 2026
On a street by the harbor, crowds of people were squinting into the distance, exclaiming every time the whale exhaled.
—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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
Some families described feeling emotionally lighter afterward, as if parts of them had finally exhaled.
—
Essence,
6 May 2026
On a street by the harbor, crowds of people were squinting into the distance, exclaiming every time the whale exhaled.
—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaled
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In such a system, outside air comes into direct contact with components exposed to the reactor’s intense radiation environment before being expelled as exhaust.
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However, Italy released him on a technicality, after which he was expelled to Libya, which outraged human rights groups and prompted the ICC to open an inquiry into why Italy released him instead of sending him to The Hague.
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Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink.
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Neon blue airbrushing radiated off a sunshine-yellow base, while hot pink auras stood in stark contrast to white French tips.
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The owner and lessee will bear the responsibility of clearing the debris and alleviating some of the effects of the fire and its aftermath, Moore said, including looking for ways to mitigate debris flowing out of the warehouse, and the smell emitted by the rotting food.
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Radio telescopes detect naturally occurring radio waves emitted by stars, planets, galaxies and other celestial objects.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
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In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates.
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Since launching his menswear brand in 2015, the Mexican American designer casts the same key models repeatedly, such as Shaid Anaya, who takes breaks from his regular job as a construction workers to walk his shows.
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Hilton, running on a platform of affordability and lowering taxes, has seized on the sentiment, casting health coverage for immigrants without legal status as deeply unfair and a direct threat to the state’s ability to help citizens.
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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.
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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.
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In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly.
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The judge also issued Paul custody of Ever on the same midweek day each week without overnights as well as alternating weekends.
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According to interior designer Courtney Blanton, pool houses have really evolved due to modern technology with materials that last longer and are heartier.
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Cruise ship spas have evolved from simple massage rooms into comprehensive wellness centers.
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“Exhaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaled. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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