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
This movement’s energy radiated from a troubled detention center in Washington where a few dozen men charged with attacking police officers and committing other violent offenses were held.
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Dan Barry, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
These destinations became extensions of her artistry—places where nightlife thrived, creativity radiated, and communities flourished.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
In December, the Academy Award winner radiated soft elegance in a black V-neck gown from Diorwhile attending The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel in California.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Fresh snow and ice cover will exacerbate the cold by efficiently radiating heat back into space overnight, and reflecting incoming solar energy during the day.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Dan Barry, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
These destinations became extensions of her artistry—places where nightlife thrived, creativity radiated, and communities flourished.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
In December, the Academy Award winner radiated soft elegance in a black V-neck gown from Diorwhile attending The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel in California.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Fresh snow and ice cover will exacerbate the cold by efficiently radiating heat back into space overnight, and reflecting incoming solar energy during the day.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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Female artists dominated the top contenders for the 67th Grammy Awards, and several of them have just been announced as performers for the Feb. 2 ceremony emanating from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The fire department was alerted just before 7 p.m. on Jan. 18, and arriving firefighters said there was moderate smoke emanating from the garage.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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On his Instagram Stories, Connor shared an image of the sun shining down on the golf course's turf.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Every year, the She Rocks Awards shines a spotlight on the women making waves across all corners of the music industry.—
Holly Alvarado,
Orange County Register,
25 Jan. 2025
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Loud hums, squeaks, and rattles: While many old dishwashers do emit a loud hum, sometimes this can be caused by a problem with a pump.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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The enigmatic signals, known as FRBs, release as much energy in less than the blink of an eye as the sun emits in one day.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The lightweight Ilia Liquid Light Serum Highlighter has a subtle, dewy glow.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Many acne-prone reviewers praise its ability to lighten acne scars and calm any redness for a more radiant, smooth, soft, even, and glowing complexion.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2025
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One of my friends growing up called it ‘The Church’ because the 14 foot ceilings with stained glass windows in the living room cast colorful shadows at the end of the day.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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But for better or worse, his legacy rests not on forging grand peace treaties — those traditional diplomatic prizes eluded him — but on his role in two wars that often cast him in very different lights.—
Edward Wong,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Naturally derived essential oils are difficult to stabilize and can fade or change over time, giving your perfume a shorter shelf life from the first spray to the last.—
Sable Yong,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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Look for products derived from organic, non-GMO, pesticide-free hemp grown in the USA.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Share [Findings] Wildfires near Canadian mines were found to have released unprecedented levels of arsenic, and wildfires in Maui were making residents unhappy.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Deliverance 2 will be released on February 4, 2025, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The two friends find their paths diverging in their 30s and the trip takes some unexpected turns, including a chance encounter with a classmate and a bachelor party.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2025
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Here, Furze’s path diverges from Hobson’s, creating a sort of natural experiment with an unexpected result.—
Cal Newport,
The New Yorker,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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