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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
In contrast, exhaling through the mouth caused infectious particles to travel further, along a more horizontal path.
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New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2025
One technique is to hold the right nostril closed while exhaling and inhaling through the left nostril.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
During this exercise, exhale on the twist so your core contracts with greater intensity.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 26 Feb. 2025
In Amato’s lab, a graduate student may exhale germs into a test tube.
—Carl Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2025
One technique is to hold the right nostril closed while exhaling and inhaling through the left nostril.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
During this exercise, exhale on the twist so your core contracts with greater intensity.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 26 Feb. 2025
In Amato’s lab, a graduate student may exhale germs into a test tube.
—Carl Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhale
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She’s now been in ICE detention for over a month The researcher was then denied entry to the US and expelled from the country, Baptiste said.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Republican Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson told the Star Tribune that Eichorn’s actions were sufficient to bring a motion to expel Eichorn from the state senate.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a breakdown by style: A soft cheese, such as a wheel of brie should be cut in wedges radiating from the center so that everyone gets an even piece including a piece of the rind.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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Step into an interior that radiates grandeur, featuring soaring ceilings and top-tier finishes.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Researchers are still trying to investigate why exactly the rig shark emits these sounds.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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These very bright devices can emit upwards of 10,000 lux, designed to mimic a sunny day and help with symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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The 12-28mm is physically compatible with full-frame cameras but doesn't cast an image circle that's big enough to cover the larger sensor format.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Finally, Richards is cast as Cheryl Dreason, a talented and compassionate pediatric surgeon still grieving the loss of her son but has worked hard to rebuild her life.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2025
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What To Watch This Week The economic calendar releases for the week are not of the highest importance.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Karl asked if the administration would release information on those deported.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Even worse is the bull market in uncertainty emanating from Washington.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The buzzword emanated from a baritone voice possessing a mild Southern drawl.—
Joey Knight,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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Organizations that encourage curiosity and provide space for experimentation create fertile ground for new ideas to emerge and evolve.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Piastri, who made a mistake that cost him the win at the Australian GP last week, capitalized on clean air in Shanghai to steadily build his advantage as the race evolved into a strategic battle between one and two-stop strategies.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Exhale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhale. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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