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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Bernadette tells Stuart and Kripke that she was expelled from the guild for using her powers during the strike to bring her neighbor’s son’s adorable rescue dog Chocolate Chip back to life after he was hit by several cars.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Those shells were likely expelled during turbulent bouts of mass loss shortly before the explosion, giving astronomers an unusually detailed view of the star's final stages.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of expelled

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The extended chords radiated color, but despite the influence of hip-hop and video-game music, the playing felt less mischievous than relentlessly mechanical.

— Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
Gomez radiated in another stunning look for a Rare Beginnings campaign video.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 July 2026

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Along for the ride in pouches behind its mandibles are spores of a fungus that are released as the insect chews through the wood.

— Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Inspector General Eliot Prescott released a 26-page report detailing the findings of his investigation into the death of 33-year-old Gamboy Guaranda at the New Haven Correctional Center on April 16.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

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The Republicans also tried to push forward a slimmer voting bill that would require people to show IDs before casting ballots for federal elections.

— Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
As Heated Rivalry hits the ice for another season with some new teammates, there’s bound to be some opinions about the casting choices for the book series’ beloved characters.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026

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Additionally, 85 million pounds of food thawed, burned and spoiled inside, creating a terrible smell that emanated from the property.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
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

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Sandoval issued a leadoff walk to George Springer and gave up a single to catcher Alejandro Kirk, and Springer scored on Ernie Clement’s force-out.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
The Minnesota State Fair says ticket sales have been suspended and refunds will be issued for those who already purchased tickets.

— Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of issued

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As Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's politics have evolved — from combative outsider to pragmatic establishment leader — so, too, has her fashion sensibility.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
The results show that evolved stars like IRS 3 can still produce dust and other materials important for the creation of future stars – even under the harsh conditions near a supermassive black hole.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

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