as in radiated
to throw or give off
honeysuckle emanating such a sweet scent
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Recent Examples of emanated
Based on past animal studies, Stephan and her team hypothesized that this slow wave emanated from a spot deep in the brain.
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Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Crowley later played the romantic interest of Lloyd Bridges on the 1975-76 CBS cop drama Joe Forrester, which emanated from an episode of the anthology series Police Story, and recurred as Emily Fallmont during the sixth season of the ABC primetime soap Dynasty in 1986.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
Numerous recent hoax incidents have emanated from overseas, according to officials, complicating efforts to locate the perpetrators.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
In contemplating the religious system of the Aztecs, one is struck with its apparent incongruity, as if some portion of it had emanated from a comparatively refined people, open to gentle influences, while the rest breathes a spirit of unmitigated ferocity.
—Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
Nuclear threats have emanated from Moscow since 2022 when Russia started its war against Ukraine, which is the main topic of the summit.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Crowley later played the romantic interest of Lloyd Bridges on the 1975-76 CBS cop drama Joe Forrester, which emanated from an episode of the anthology series Police Story, and recurred as Emily Fallmont during the sixth season of the ABC primetime soap Dynasty in 1986.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
Numerous recent hoax incidents have emanated from overseas, according to officials, complicating efforts to locate the perpetrators.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
In contemplating the religious system of the Aztecs, one is struck with its apparent incongruity, as if some portion of it had emanated from a comparatively refined people, open to gentle influences, while the rest breathes a spirit of unmitigated ferocity.
—Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
Nuclear threats have emanated from Moscow since 2022 when Russia started its war against Ukraine, which is the main topic of the summit.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emanated
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The science author Stuart Clark notes that the concept was nonsensical to contemporary scientists, who assumed that magnetism could not break free from a magnet and that the Sun’s energy radiated equally across its surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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The self-reflective tone marks a thematic shift for a band whose debut radiated a cool irony, pulling emotional punches in favor of observations centered around mid-20s delusion.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Even his portrayal of a man with advanced dementia, in The Father (2020), which won the Academy Award for Best Actor, emitted a disconcerting power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Collectively, everyone emitted the infectious aura of being in search of something beyond the conventions of a traditional vacation.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The region saw 30% to 40% fewer ballots cast than in last year’s presidential election, for example.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sam Claflin was cast in the role of Billy Dunne.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The company released 6-month results — from April to September — and the quarterly numbers have been calculated by CNBC, based on company statement and LSEG data.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Unlike most years, the first rankings released by the College Football Playoff selection committee didn't cause much drama.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Emanated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emanated. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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