exhaled

verb

Definition of exhalednext
past tense of exhale
1
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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2
as in radiated
to throw or give off the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room

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  1. expelled
  2. radiated
  3. emitted
  4. released
  5. cast
  6. issued
  7. evolved
Verb
  • The United States historically has expelled the majority of migrants without legal status to Mexico and other Central American countries.
    Mennatalla Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Then there is the business of riddling—slowly turning the bottle at a precise angle over time to nudge the dead yeast into the bottle neck to be expelled (this in itself is yet another process, not to mention the addition of a final dosage).
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of expelled
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  • All these shows had small but devoted followings and when the cancellations were announced, audience frustration radiated out from social media.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • See Demi Moore, whose ultra-long hair was styled into silky, undulating waves that radiated health at the Governors Awards on las tweek.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of radiated
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  • Its long snout is equipped with sensory organs called ampullae of Lorenzini, which detect the weak electric fields emitted by nearby prey.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The end product is almost chemically inert and the radioactive material is dispersed throughout the glass, reducing the amount of radiation emitted.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of emitted
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  • He was released from prison in October 2019.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Judging by the nearly 45 minutes of trailers and assorted promotional material that have been released to date, Kojima is doubling down on everything that made the original such a brilliant, odd classic.
    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of released
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  • Based on estimates from the University of Florida Election Lab, about 70 percent or more of Wisconsin's voting-eligible population cast ballots in each presidential election from 2008 to 2024, while at least 52 percent voted in each midterm from 2010 to 2022.
    Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The two are cast as Spiderman and MJ for Marvel’s reboot of the Spider-Man franchise.
    Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of cast
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  • The sheriff's office also issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Biden issued proclamations in October 2022 and December 2023 to pardon people for marijuana possession, even if they hadn’t been charged or prosecuted for the offenses yet.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of issued
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  • Initially celebrated as a spiritual observance commemorating the hope found in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christmas has evolved to embrace universal themes of goodwill and generosity.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Over time, Hanukkah has evolved from a historical commemoration into a celebration of resilience — a key pillar of Jewish identity.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of evolved
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