EXHALED Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

exhaled

verb

past tense of exhale

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 Still, no one exhaled when production finally moved to a water tank at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 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

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In fact, Israel built its future wagering that the Palestinians violently displaced and expelled in the Nakba would eventually move on, assimilate, forget the depravity that ripped them from their land.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
He was expelled from Prairie View A&M University in 1971 after protesting against the expulsion of the editor of the student newspaper.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of expelled

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Joyful noise and other, impolite sounds radiated from the sets oscillating between the two sites.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of radiated

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For the project, the researchers measured X-rays emitted by the three radioactive elements.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
Each filter isolates specific wavelengths of light emitted by ionized gases, allowing different structures within the nebula to stand out.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of emitted

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First released in arcades in 1999, the game puts players behind the wheel of a fearless cabbie racing the clock through chaotic city streets — flying off ramps, dodging traffic, and chasing tips with punk-rock energy.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
The White House has an opaque system in place where AI companies can voluntarily submit their latest models for government review up to 30 days before they are publicly released.

— Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of released

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While both cast themselves as fighters against corruption in Washington, Manzur has argued that Pappas has long been beholden to political donors, particularly the pro-Israel lobby.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Counterbalancing him is a young actor cast to play one of the show’s decoys (an excellent Skylar Gisondo), whose guilelessness only magnifies the film’s sense of Hansen as a man constructed entirely out of TV-friendly sheen.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of cast

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Another interpretation is that people would rather spend their limited time on prose that emanated from another human mind.

— Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
Persistent cheers emanated from outside the locker room, where kids flanked the ramp to see the Ravens take the practice field.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of emanated

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Since its inception in 2019, HKDF has evolved into a vibrant hub for denim enthusiasts, offering diverse perspectives, networking opportunities and immersive experiences.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
What began as a casual weekly lunch for Jaxon Smith and his friends quickly evolved into a lifeline for local men.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

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