1
as in to illumine
to supply with light
the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas
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as in to radiate
to throw or give off
irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field
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Recent Examples of irradiate
Instead of using cobalt or other radioactive materials, Wilson’s team uses an X-ray machine to irradiate the pests.
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Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
More than a million breasts stitched, scanned, marked with red-and-blue drawings, irradiated, reconstructed, hidden under blouses and T-shirts, invisible.
—Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
Then, they’re irradiated with high-energy electrons to create what’s known as a nitrogen-vacancy defect, which can be used to hold quantum information.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2024
Those loops disappear by irradiating gravitational waves.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 June 2023
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Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
More than a million breasts stitched, scanned, marked with red-and-blue drawings, irradiated, reconstructed, hidden under blouses and T-shirts, invisible.
—Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
Then, they’re irradiated with high-energy electrons to create what’s known as a nitrogen-vacancy defect, which can be used to hold quantum information.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2024
Those loops disappear by irradiating gravitational waves.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiate
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The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The bar was illumined by candles and an uplit line of mostly esoteric liquors along the full-length mirror against the back wall.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2024
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At over six feet long, it’s got a serious presence—perfect for anchoring a living room or quietly radiating main character energy under a gallery wall.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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As domestic stability gets wobbly in Turkey the destabilizing effect will radiate out to the neighboring countries, to the region and beyond.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Extendable magnetic flashlight: on sale for $13.58 (55% off) Original price: $29.99 Use this extendable magnetic flashlight to illuminate any crevice and then use the tip to grab a stray nut or bolt through magnetic attraction.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Organized by the Ukrainian Book Institute, the event illuminated the impact of war on Ukraine's literary and cultural heritage, spotlighting contemporary Ukrainian writers whose works have been translated into German.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Researchers are still trying to investigate why exactly the rig shark emits these sounds.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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These very bright devices can emit upwards of 10,000 lux, designed to mimic a sunny day and help with symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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Engage Your Senses In a shared office environment, playing loud music or lighting a scented candle is frowned upon.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Think of those who sit in the dark and wait for their time, hoping and waiting for a light to light their path.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The 12-28mm is physically compatible with full-frame cameras but doesn't cast an image circle that's big enough to cover the larger sensor format.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Rather than take a documentarian approach to photography, which tends to be more reactive and spontaneous, Aldridge’s process can be compared to that of a film director — starting with a storyboard, then the casting and set design.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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When the noble Federation craft receives a ripple of subspace transmissions emanating from a world circling a violent flare star, Lt. Spock and Commander Una Chin-Riley head up an official landing party to go investigate.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Trump's legal liabilities emanating from his many legal battles over the past few years remain in limbo as the president continues to fight in court.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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According to authorities, González will be released for a one-year stay of removal under check-ins with immigration officials.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Of the 83 songs featured on these seven albums, 74 have never been released in any form.—
Justin Porter,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Irradiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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