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
Center yourself with something simple: inhale for four counts, exhale for five.
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Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Equally, while no one met the clinical diagnostic criteria for depression, those with higher scores on questionnaires measuring depression tended to breathe in more forcefully and take longer pauses after exhaling while awake.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
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Everyone can exhale knowing Micah will be back on the field with his teammates for mandatory minicamp, but a new deal that keeps him in Dallas for the long-term is no doubt what everyone is looking for.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Try this: Inhale deeply through your nose, then slowly exhale through your mouth.
—Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Equally, while no one met the clinical diagnostic criteria for depression, those with higher scores on questionnaires measuring depression tended to breathe in more forcefully and take longer pauses after exhaling while awake.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
More news: Best and Worst Picks for Every NFC East Team in NFL Draft
Everyone can exhale knowing Micah will be back on the field with his teammates for mandatory minicamp, but a new deal that keeps him in Dallas for the long-term is no doubt what everyone is looking for.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Try this: Inhale deeply through your nose, then slowly exhale through your mouth.
—Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhale
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In early 2019, then-Chancellor Rebecca Blank upheld the findings and expelled Cephus.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
16 July 2025
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Bridgeport, home of the Doremus Congregational Church, was hit hard by the tragedy. 1912: U.S. Sen. William Lorimer of Illinois was expelled from the U.S. Senate for election rigging following Tribune’s reports of corruption.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Nara's more recent paintings, such as Midnight Tears (2023), feature tender, fragmented brushwork that radiates introspection.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Their vocal harmonies intertwine easily over a textured arrangement of keys, bass, drums, and guitars, creating an uplifting summer anthem that radiates sincerity and charm.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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For example, cruise ships in Europe emit as much sulfur dioxide as one billion cars, according to a recent study.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Different materials in space absorb and emit infrared light at specific wavelengths, creating a kind of unique chemical fingerprint.—
Adi Foord,
Space.com,
26 July 2025
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But what to do about all of the votes cast the first week or two?—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The new Superman casts questions of power, romance, and decency against a very traditional comic book setting, and so does All Superheroes Need PR.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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The report was issued Sunday at 6:17 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 6:46 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot
Updated July 20,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
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Tammi made her feature directorial debut with the supernatural horror film The Wind, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2018 and was released by IFC Midnight.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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The historic meeting was a culmination of years of collective rage against increasing violence emanating from the U.S. Border Patrol, police and vigilantes against Mexican migrants.—
Jimmy Patino,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Effective passive mediation works by letting your mind empty of cluttering worries, like turning off a nosy kitchen fan or muting blaring music emanating from your teen’s bedroom.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
21 July 2025
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Abilene's economy has evolved over time from its agricultural and livestock roots to embrace technology and manufacturing sectors.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
23 July 2025
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The engine would evolve over the years, with the most potent featuring in the GTS variant, which was sold between 1993 and 1995.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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“Exhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhale. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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