exhales

verb

present tense third-person singular of exhale
1
as in expels
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 radiates
to throw or give off the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room

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Recent Examples of exhales By the time the family reconvenes at the house, the room exhales. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026 Your home is supposed to be the place where your nervous system finally exhales. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Even in summer, evenings turn crisp, drawing locals and visitors alike outdoors to sip tea as the sun slips behind the escarpment and the mountain exhales its cool. — Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026 When summer fades and the crowds head home, the island finally exhales. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025 Back in the Bronx, Claude Helton exhales. — Aliya S. King, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2025 Backed by a twinkling, twanging guitar, Hartzman gently exhales a tune that describes, if not praises, the tougher parts of love. — Karly Hartzman, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhales
  1. expels
  2. radiates
  3. emits
  4. casts
  5. releases
  6. emanates
Verb
  • When the ocean is too warm, the coral expels the algae from its tissues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • To protect itself, the coral expels its own algae — a primary food, energy, and oxygen source — and soon loses its color.
    — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of expels
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  • Today, calling from London on a bright afternoon, Melanie radiates optimism.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Joy radiates from the image, bringing a sense of reclamation not only to Destin, but also to the sea of people who see themselves in him.
    — Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of radiates
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  • Many of these materials are made from oil, which emits pollutants when burned, driving climate change and fueling extreme weather.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In our example of the pond, simply comparing the number of possibilities assumes that each stone emits a wave independently.
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of emits
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  • The spectre of Midwest emo looms large; American Football in particular casts a considerable shadow.
    — Nick Laskin, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In Minor Black Figures, Taylor casts a sharp gaze on the New York art scene through the eyes of Wyeth, a young Black painter caught in the throes of creative struggle.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of casts
Verb
  • That water releases enormous amounts of heat into the atmosphere, shifting weather patterns around the world.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS GOSPEL QUEST — Popular Christian YouTuber releases biblical fantasy novel meant to challenge today’s dark content.
    — , FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of releases
Verb
  • McGregor offers a welcome counterbalance as Brooke, whose general disposition emanates from her relationship with her father, even as it’s hobbled by troubles the script pinpoints with delicacy.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Stubb’s reputation as a statesman emanates from his vision for the world.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
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