1
as in emanating
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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as in shining
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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as in emitting
to throw or give off
the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves
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Recent Examples of radiating
Another image, taken by the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite, shows the heat signature radiating from the Reykjanes Peninsula around five hours after the eruption began—shining brighter even than the nearby capital city of Reykjavík.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
My generation was inspired by the revolutionary fervor radiating out of Iran that called for our people to take up arms against Israel and the West.
—Sheikh Abbas Al-Jawhari, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Boobe’s Oy Boyz partner Don Choo is on the set for most of the shoot at Noochie’s house, radiating a subtle aura of oversight.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Still radiating a newlywed glow, supermodel Karen Elson, whose friendship with Simmons goes way back, also joined the shoe savants on co-hosting duty for the intimate afternoon.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Moser’s take on Geneva stripes—with wide, radiating brushing arcs and alternating sized stripes—is lovely.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
In a chain gang sequence, Robeson is shot from low angle, full frame, head-to-toe, bare-chested, in striped pants, in leg irons, hammering rocks with a sledgehammer, radiating an energy that cannot be shackled.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Commanding attention and radiating high energy fun, Prova jewels are hand fabricated in New York by founder/designer Irini Arakas, with rare vintage Murano glass and Swarovski beads, various other equally enchanting elements.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
In 2013, Daniel Robert (opens a new tab), a sensory ecologist at the University of Bristol in England, broke ground in this discipline when his lab discovered that bees can detect and discriminate (opens a new tab) among electric fields radiating from flowers.
—quantamagazine.org, 30 Sep. 2024
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
My generation was inspired by the revolutionary fervor radiating out of Iran that called for our people to take up arms against Israel and the West.
—Sheikh Abbas Al-Jawhari, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Boobe’s Oy Boyz partner Don Choo is on the set for most of the shoot at Noochie’s house, radiating a subtle aura of oversight.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Still radiating a newlywed glow, supermodel Karen Elson, whose friendship with Simmons goes way back, also joined the shoe savants on co-hosting duty for the intimate afternoon.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Moser’s take on Geneva stripes—with wide, radiating brushing arcs and alternating sized stripes—is lovely.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
In a chain gang sequence, Robeson is shot from low angle, full frame, head-to-toe, bare-chested, in striped pants, in leg irons, hammering rocks with a sledgehammer, radiating an energy that cannot be shackled.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Commanding attention and radiating high energy fun, Prova jewels are hand fabricated in New York by founder/designer Irini Arakas, with rare vintage Murano glass and Swarovski beads, various other equally enchanting elements.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
In 2013, Daniel Robert (opens a new tab), a sensory ecologist at the University of Bristol in England, broke ground in this discipline when his lab discovered that bees can detect and discriminate (opens a new tab) among electric fields radiating from flowers.
—quantamagazine.org, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiating
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Plus, the lightweight formula sinks in quickly without emitting any offputting smells or leaving behind a tacky texture.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Uranium is a radioactive element, meaning its atoms are unstable and decay over time, emitting ionizing radiation.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hosted at the iconic Temple House, the event featured glowing tunnels, vibrant projections, and a live mermaid in the rooftop pool.Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for confirmation at the time, but the network typically does not comment on casting.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Starr also recently let some casting news slip.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Baker has been touring and releasing music solo since Boygenius went on a hiatus after announcing their final show in February.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Subramanian rejected the idea Combs be kept under house arrest at a home with a boat dock in Miami but seemed open to potentially releasing him to confinement with around-the-clock security at a three-bedroom apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Radiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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