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Definitions

exhale

[eks-heyl, ek-seyl] / ɛksˈheɪl, ɛkˈseɪl /
VERB
breathe out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breathe emit give off let out
STRONG
discharge eject emanate evaporate expel issue respire steam vaporize
Antonyms
STRONG
hold keep take in
WEAK
breathe in inhale

Example Sentences

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For many Americans, retirement is supposed to be a financial exhale.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

“My goal right now is to just exhale; recover, kind of get myself together. I’ve been sprinting hard for many, many years and it will be nice to kind of recharge,” Bostic said.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Here, Mr. Bryan takes a moment to exhale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

The phrenic nerves contract and expand the diaphragm, which allows the lungs to inhale and exhale.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

I exhale and let myself sink into the chair a little bit.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.