irradiating

verb

Definition of irradiatingnext
present participle of irradiate
1
as in illuminating
to supply with light the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas

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2
as in radiating
to throw or give off irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiating
  1. illuminating
  2. radiating
  3. emitting
  4. casting
  5. brightening
  6. releasing
Verb
  • The bright lights illuminating the bed of the tow truck were also on.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Listeners who are all too familiar with Columbine, Sandy Hook, and Uvalde might nonetheless find illuminating Long Shadow’s examination of the political backdrop to these tragedies.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of illuminating
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  • Those affected may have chronic low back pain, stiffness, and radiating pain into the buttocks or legs, aggravated by activities that involve bending or lifting.
    Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond the dust of Liverpool’s dock road and the huge lorries rolling in and out of the city’s port, the glass panels of Everton’s new home at the Bramley-Moore Dock sparkle impressively, radiating ambition.
    Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of radiating
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  • Pictures and video included with that post showed the helicopter burning in a field, emitting dark black plumes of smoke.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Radars operate by emitting electromagnetic radiation, which is reflected by objects and detected by the radar system.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of emitting
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  • Speaking of voters, as one of the 50 AP voters, I am stressed about casting my ballot for league MVP this year.
    Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Republicans often invoke Soros's name in campaign rhetoric, casting him as a symbol of elite liberal influence.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of casting
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  • The forecast came in the wake of its sudden dimming during 2023 after a decade of gradually brightening.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Trader stepped outside, into the brightening gray, and placed an FPV drone on a wooden stool resting on its side.
    C.J. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of brightening
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  • Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • After releasing their independent debut record in 1987, Jane’s released their major label debut, Nothing’s Shocking, in 1988.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of releasing
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