as in radiates
to throw or give off
honeysuckle emanating such a sweet scent
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Recent Examples of emanates
Ordinarily, the only chill in figure skating emanates from the ice itself.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Pablo Santiago’s lighting and Aaron Rhyne’s projections lend the production a dreamlike fluidity, ideal for a play that emanates as much from Salieri’s memory as from his unconscious.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Carla’s conversations with friends and acquaintances circle existential subject matter that, for her, emanates from a place of survivor’s guilt — or at least a necessary re-assessment of her life, having nearly died.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Communication originates from the ILBs and emanates outward.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Alongside frustration, some optimism still emanates from both camps.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Yet the message emanates from the administration in other ways.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
The blues still emanates seven days a week from Beale Street.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Carrano, citing state law about noise, said industrial zone are allowed up to 70 decibels and if emanates into residential zone they are allowed up to 51 decibels in the evening.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Pablo Santiago’s lighting and Aaron Rhyne’s projections lend the production a dreamlike fluidity, ideal for a play that emanates as much from Salieri’s memory as from his unconscious.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Carla’s conversations with friends and acquaintances circle existential subject matter that, for her, emanates from a place of survivor’s guilt — or at least a necessary re-assessment of her life, having nearly died.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Communication originates from the ILBs and emanates outward.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Alongside frustration, some optimism still emanates from both camps.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Yet the message emanates from the administration in other ways.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
The blues still emanates seven days a week from Beale Street.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Carrano, citing state law about noise, said industrial zone are allowed up to 70 decibels and if emanates into residential zone they are allowed up to 51 decibels in the evening.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emanates
Verb
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Olive Nwosu's debut feature radiates a restless, pulsing energy — both through the thrum of Lagos and the courage of its women.—
Teresa Xie,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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The bright and sweet Buckaroo radiates sincerity.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Of all fossil fuels, coal emits the most carbon dioxide per unit of energy, and burning it releases deadly pollutants into the air.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Your Roomba emits a chime and flashes its indicator ring or a Wi-Fi symbol.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Earth casts a shadow on the moon's surface, dimming it.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sallae Mae casts a flirty glance at the sweaty, bearded man who's called out to her the loudest.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Emanates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emanates. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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