1
as in to emanate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
the heat radiating from the fire the spokes of a bicycle wheel radiate from the hub towards the rim
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2
as in to shine
to emit rays of light
fireflies give off their light by means of a chemical reaction that causes their abdomens to radiate
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3
as in to emit
to throw or give off
the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves
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Recent Examples of radiate
Can all of this heat be radiated away efficiently in space?
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ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the ailment can present itself in symptoms like pain in the upper stomach that radiates to the back, as well as fever, rapid pulse rate, vomiting and more.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Her attraction to Heiss was in part an attraction to this solidity, the grace that radiated from a person who wished to be nowhere else.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
An effective brand strategy creates clarity and unity within an organization, guiding internal perspectives that ultimately radiate outward.
—Sahil Gandhi, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the ailment can present itself in symptoms like pain in the upper stomach that radiates to the back, as well as fever, rapid pulse rate, vomiting and more.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Her attraction to Heiss was in part an attraction to this solidity, the grace that radiated from a person who wished to be nowhere else.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
An effective brand strategy creates clarity and unity within an organization, guiding internal perspectives that ultimately radiate outward.
—Sahil Gandhi, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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Their undeniable chemistry, emanating from the screen, sparked early rumors that the two might be more than just co-stars.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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The attitude, pacing and affect of the hip-hop coming from, especially, Houston and Atlanta created a distinct center of gravity that felt foreign both to the hip-hop emanating from the coasts and to the other Southern music of its day.—
Jon Caramanica,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Spritz on just a little and polish with a rag or cloth to make the leaves of artificial plants shine, giving them the illusion of being real.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Anderson proves worthy of some knockout emotional moments, Jamie Lee Curtis shines as a feisty cocktail waitress, and Dave Bautista steals scenes as the show's pensive stage manager.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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They’re designed with high-efficiency solar panels that automatically turn on and emit a warm white glow at night and turn off at sunrise.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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The ammonia concentration was still more than 100 times higher than the baseline, because the penguin guano left at the colony site still emitted the gas.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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The portals glow alluringly, the fountains dance in low light, and the Celestial Carousel is an other-worldly beacon.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Learn about the tiny organisms that create glowing waters during this magical experience.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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Pretty much everyone today who is prominent in casting was an aspiring director or actor and fell into the profession.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Something else that could potentially cast a shadow over the U.S. and China’s trade negotiations is Trump’s recent targeting of international students studying in the U.S., which impacts Chinese nationals.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Those terms derive from academic critical theory, with its emphasis on appropriation and indoctrination.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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Intended for both slim and puffy outerwear, the new material prevents the conglomeration of fibers and pushes the sustainability envelope further as it is entirely crafted from recycled fibers derived from post-consumer PET bottles.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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The game was officially released on May 22, 1980 in Japanese arcades before launching in the United States in October 1980, according to the Pac-Man website.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The Devil Wears Prada 2, a sequel to the 2006 film that starred Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, is now set to release May 1.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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Polling shows that Americans generally oppose the idea of reparations, though views diverge among racial groups.—
Laurel Rosenhall,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Is this a valuation issue where the price and the fundamentals are diverging?—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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