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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
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
People with higher metabolic rates — those exercising, drinking alcohol or pregnant — exhale more CO2 and become prime targets, according to Our Blood Institute.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Following a whirlwind that had to feel like a blur at times, Coby White can exhale somewhat.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
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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
People with higher metabolic rates — those exercising, drinking alcohol or pregnant — exhale more CO2 and become prime targets, according to Our Blood Institute.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Following a whirlwind that had to feel like a blur at times, Coby White can exhale somewhat.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhale
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The Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi has since been expelled from Southern University, per WAFB.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Last year the leaders of nine European Union countries -- Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland -- signed an open letter claiming the rights convention prevented them from expelling foreign criminals.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2026
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His palpable belief in fatherhood as a life’s work radiates off the screen.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Others radiate energy, clients, and momentum.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Nearly all industrial hydrogen is currently produced by stripping it from fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, a process that emits devastating amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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The balloon emits electrical shocks that help break up the calcium and allow the stent to open wider.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Balfe and Heughan weren't the only Outlander cast members ready to bid adieu to the long-running drama.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Scammers cast a wide net and hope someone takes the bait.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Drake also released seven music videos on YouTube in the hours following the album drops.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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However, Giuliani, 81, ultimately recovered enough to be released.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Aromatic frangipani emanates in the air, while nipa palms cloak the resort’s eight villas and two larger complexes for bigger parties.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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As if aware that things are about to get confusing for the audience, writer-director Ritchie throws plenty of narration at us early on, emanating from Rachel Wild (Eiza Gonzalez), the sort of ultra-confident lawyer who clearly dresses for success.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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According to the sheriff, multiple laboratories across the country — including federal and state partners — are collaborating behind the scenes as technology continues to evolve.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The update reflects the state’s evolving understanding of its most dangerous pollutants, which has shifted over the decades from visible pollutants, such as smog, to more invisible ones that cause cancer, heart disease and other health harms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Exhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhale. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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