as in radiating
to throw or give off
honeysuckle emanating such a sweet scent
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Recent Examples of emanating
Video filmed by Richards showed a large orange explosion and smoke emanating into the sky.
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Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
The murders magnified the terror and sorrow emanating from thousands of anti-Asian attacks arising in the months preceding.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
The authors of the latest paper also determined that the methanol was emanating from both the comet’s core and coma, yet another intriguing piece of the interstellar puzzle.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
The governor directed his team to match the brash communication tactics emanating from the White House.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, there’s not much worry emanating from Charles Lee.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2026
Officers reportedly detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, later identified as Lisboa.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Tim Thomas vividly remembers the aroma emanating from the first package that arrived at his home in rural southwest England following World War II.
—Jeremy Redmon, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Concerns about fumes emanating from a local hazardous-waste disposal site prompted her, in 1992, to form MOSES (Mothers Organized to Stop Environmental Sins).
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
The murders magnified the terror and sorrow emanating from thousands of anti-Asian attacks arising in the months preceding.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
The authors of the latest paper also determined that the methanol was emanating from both the comet’s core and coma, yet another intriguing piece of the interstellar puzzle.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
The governor directed his team to match the brash communication tactics emanating from the White House.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, there’s not much worry emanating from Charles Lee.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2026
Officers reportedly detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, later identified as Lisboa.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Tim Thomas vividly remembers the aroma emanating from the first package that arrived at his home in rural southwest England following World War II.
—Jeremy Redmon, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Concerns about fumes emanating from a local hazardous-waste disposal site prompted her, in 1992, to form MOSES (Mothers Organized to Stop Environmental Sins).
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emanating
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There’s a bohemian vibe radiating from Serena & Lily’s Kittery rug, but the rigid grid motif lends the design some structure, a detail that can appeal to more formal design personalities.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Grayson is a strong and beautiful presence, radiating warmth, humor, and style, and sporting a wide range of talents.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The researchers used a 5 × 5 array of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers, or VCSELs, each capable of sending its own signal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ralph Lauren Home’s bronze Ollie Lantern with LED illumination takes its hurricane lamp inspiration beyond just its clear glass shade design, emitting a soft candlelight-like glow.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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Or at least, that’s the takeaway the governing Labour Party seems to have settled on, casting renewables as more insulated to oil price shocks.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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McClarnon joined other actors in a group called the American Indian Registry for the Performing Arts, where casting agents would come to find Native talent.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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So, while the video might look dramatic, having an emotional reaction after releasing physical tension is natural, said Watrous, who was not involved in Rimes' treatment.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The data comes as Japan grapples with the fallout from the Iran war, with the country releasing oil stockpiles and enacting fuel subsidies to stave off the worst of the energy shock from the closed Strait of Hormuz.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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