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 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 Some families described feeling emotionally lighter afterward, as if parts of them had finally exhaled. — Essence, 6 May 2026

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Charles scored in the semi-final against Middlesbrough before Tonda Eckert’s side was expelled from contention by the English Football League for attempting to spy on their opponents.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Any college student who supports the organizations will be immediately expelled.

— Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 2 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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The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, is a specialized space observatory built for studying gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), beams that are emitted from dying stars, from a low orbit.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026
Wrap whole or partially cut cucumbers in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator's crisper drawer to prevent deterioration from ethylene gas emitted by other produce.

— Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Definition of emitted

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Recently released pictures show his coffin next arriving in Karbala, surrounded by masses of people.

— Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Last 'Cheetah Girls' movie released in 2008 The original film trilogy, based on Deborah Gregory's book series of the same name, is one of Disney Channel's most iconic original movie franchises.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Definition of released

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The House of Representatives had just passed the SAVE America Act, a bill that would force people to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to show photo identification when casting a ballot.

— Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
Sanchez, boosted by voters from Peru’s rural regions, led the race earlier in the count and also won votes cast within the country by a slim margin.

— Reuters, NBC news, 4 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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The pre-teen was pronounced dead at the scene, and an alert was issued to locate his father, who was located in his vehicle by Connecticut State Police troopers and turned over to the Branford Police Department, per the release.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
The city, county and state all issued local emergency declarations in the days following the fire.

— City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026

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