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
Both of these processes radiate vast amounts of energy across the electromagnetic spectrum that appear to astronomers from great distances as quasars.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead of sound radiating out at all angles, the sound is redirected by solid glass upwards to initially dissipate vertically instead of horizontally.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While the jeans radiate casualness with their loose fit, the pointy-toe boots with mini heels add sophistication to the outfit.
—Emma Mehl, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Gynecological Conditions Problems in the female reproductive organs can cause radiating pain to the lower right back.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 6 Sep. 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead of sound radiating out at all angles, the sound is redirected by solid glass upwards to initially dissipate vertically instead of horizontally.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While the jeans radiate casualness with their loose fit, the pointy-toe boots with mini heels add sophistication to the outfit.
—Emma Mehl, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Gynecological Conditions Problems in the female reproductive organs can cause radiating pain to the lower right back.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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Shooting stars associated with the shower will appear to emanate from a point in the sky located in the constellation Perseus, close to the bright star Algol, which can be pinpointed with the help of a smartphone astronomy app.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meduna controversially sought to block the natural light emanating through the neo Gothic arches on the main facade, in an attempt to protect the famed painting.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Posing next to Colman Domingo and Salma Hayek Pinault (who wore an elegant black Balenciaga suit dress), Moore’s glitzy look shone.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Buildcrafting here will be a blast, and this is where Borderlands has always shined.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The oxygen and nitrogen molecules also emit ultraviolet light, which can only be detected by special cameras on satellites.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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When the bacterium is emitted into the atmosphere, these INPs generate ice particles — a process called ice nucleation that is the first step in rain formation in cold clouds.—
Katherine Bourzac,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the headphones, meant to unify the audience in a shared soundscape, instead isolate viewers into their glowing silos, which feels like an ironic choice for a show supposedly about communal grief.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the glowing waning gibbous moon rose over center field, the Red Sox went quietly into the night one last time in the bottom of the ninth.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nationwide, over 30% of votes were cast in the 2024 presidential election through mail-in ballots, according to the United States Election Assistance Commission.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Then, in June, Lyles cast the tiebreaking vote deciding not to study ways to improve working conditions for airport employees.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Quince Bamboo Sheet Set Crafted from 100% viscose derived from bamboo, the sheets are naturally moisture-wicking and feel cool to the touch—perfect for transitional weather.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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It could have been derived from Jira Monster, a 1952 story written by Shigeru Kayama about a lizard-like creature that caused mayhem on a Pacific island.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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This year’s results covering 2023 and 2024, which were shared exclusively with Forbes, will be released tomorrow.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Agents detained two suspects – including one at the scene of the crime – but later released them and cleared them of any involvement.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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In this ambitious account, Wang, a technology analyst with a journalist’s eye for color, uses studies of Chinese innovation to show how the two countries’ diverging paths and pathologies can be traced to their political cultures.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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With most hedge funds demanding short-term results, their incentives often diverge sharply from those of index and pension funds.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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