1
as in to expel
to let or force out of the lungs
before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke
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as in to radiate
to throw or give off
the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room
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Recent Examples of exhale
When police removed his key fob from his hand, Raibley allegedly exhaled and cursed, court documents said.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
One way to prevent mosquito bites: Avoid wearing dark colors
Researchers at the University of Georgia say people dressed in dark colors who are actively moving about, and those who exhale more carbon dioxide, make attractive targets for hungry female mosquitoes.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Entrala then beat the defense to the right pylon for the 12-yard touchdown run and the Hawks could finally exhale.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 23 Aug. 2025
Hydrostatic weighing is time-consuming, and exhaling underwater can be difficult for some people.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
One way to prevent mosquito bites: Avoid wearing dark colors
Researchers at the University of Georgia say people dressed in dark colors who are actively moving about, and those who exhale more carbon dioxide, make attractive targets for hungry female mosquitoes.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Entrala then beat the defense to the right pylon for the 12-yard touchdown run and the Hawks could finally exhale.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 23 Aug. 2025
Hydrostatic weighing is time-consuming, and exhaling underwater can be difficult for some people.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhale
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There is a long history of tumult in American cricket, with USA Cricket Association - the previous governing body - expelled in 2017 after being suspended three times before that.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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It's being reported that this demon who danced on Charlie Kirk's grave has been expelled from Texas Tech.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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And so, over time, as the internal temperature keeps rising, the sun radiates ever more sunlight.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The artistry hinged on soft black liner framing the eyes, a pop of copper shimmer on the lids, and skin that radiated health.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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The oxygen and nitrogen molecules also emit ultraviolet light, which can only be detected by special cameras on satellites.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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When the bacterium is emitted into the atmosphere, these INPs generate ice particles — a process called ice nucleation that is the first step in rain formation in cold clouds.—
Katherine Bourzac,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The unfolding saga in the Kirk assassination investigation casts a spotlight on how past perpetrators of high-profile shootings had taken to Discord to announce their plans, ideate about committing mass violence, and at times coordinate logistics.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Tundidor cast the lone dissenting vote, holding firm on his call for a deeper, permanent tax cut over a one-time rebate.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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This year’s results covering 2023 and 2024, which were shared exclusively with Forbes, will be released tomorrow.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Agents detained two suspects – including one at the scene of the crime – but later released them and cleared them of any involvement.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Crowley later played the romantic interest of Lloyd Bridges on the 1975-76 CBS cop drama Joe Forrester, which emanated from an episode of the anthology series Police Story, and recurred as Emily Fallmont during the sixth season of the ABC primetime soap Dynasty in 1986.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Sep. 2025
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But there is also palpable optimism emanating from within the organization and unlike a year ago, that optimism is palpable externally as well.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Boomsma said any traits the ants have evolved are adaptations driven by natural selection, and creating fitter hybrid workers provided a competitive advantage, allowing Iberian harvester ants to extend their range vastly.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The artist better known to his international collectors as Móyò, has been evolving the character – a personal archetype, a spiritual sentinel, and a bridge between worlds – for over eight years, exploring his Yoruba ancestry and urban mythology.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Exhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhale. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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