give off

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Recent Examples on the Web Miller gave off several warning signals, Bianco said, and ultimately brought weapons to a political event for a candidate who has already been twice targeted by would-be assassins. Will Carless, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024 Pair them with the Gold Rush Puffer in Steel Grey to add a cozy, luxe layer that gives off a strong, polished vibe while keeping you warm. Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Oxygen gives off a green and red light, while nitrogen glows blue and purple. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024 Perched on a cliff overlooking Valley Church Bay, the resort's 65 rooms give off rustic-chic vibes with weathered driftwood wood, pastel hues, Adirondack chairs, and hammocks. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for give off 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for give off
Verb
  • But in reality the ants are only responding to certain chemicals—in the first case, one that serves as a kind of distress call, and, in the second, ones emitted by a carcass.
    Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
  • That means dinosaurs may have witnessed the soft evening glow emitted by the bioluminescent insects.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The same is often true for venting to a friend, Cougle says.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Half is catching up on personal life (engagements, babies, boyfriends), the other half is venting about work.
    R29 Team, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Rain dripped onto the TCCA, causing a chlorine explosion.
    Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Saliva drips from its mouth while its other end leaks urine and feces, together with a putrescent green goop.
    Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Show Interest in Others Networks involve relationships, which only work when value flows in two directions.
    Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • The crux of the film, though, is the camaraderie between the bandmates, plus the ease and flow in watching friends and colleagues whose lives have been intertwined for 50 years.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Two counts of discharging a firearm at a non-residence, a Class 3 felony.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The program, called A Place to Heal, is a partnership between New Beginnings, Washington Regional Medical Center and Blue and You Foundation to provide medical respite care for unhoused residents after they are discharged from the hospital.
    Stacy Ryburn, arkansasonline.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • These expectations have trickled over into the sales cycle.
    Nikolaus Kimla, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • This increased mortgages for homeowners, which often trickled down into rent prices.
    BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 24 Oct. 2024

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