as in radiating
to throw or give off
honeysuckle emanating such a sweet scent
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Recent Examples of emanating
Images show apparent oil slick off Iranian terminal Satellite images reviewed by the Associated Press show what appears to be an oil slick in the Persian Gulf emanating from the western side of Kharg Island, Iran’s main crude export terminal.
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Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
China has been mostly sitting out the conflict, at least publicly, viewing it as a spasm of violence emanating from a superpower hard-pressed to assert its hegemony over a weaker opponent.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
The Beaver Dam Creek and Bellport Bay, plus underground drinking water wells, are threatened by a 4-mile toxic plume emanating from the 52-year-old Brookhaven town landfill, according to the state.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 5 May 2026
In the morning, I would be woken by music emanating from the frat house down the block.
—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
After sitting untouched, the car was impounded and towed to a lot in Hollywood, where an employee alerted police to a foul smell emanating from the vehicle.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
To stand here is to feel shock, cruelty and despair emanating from the red clay of north Georgia.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a spiral galaxy swirling through the darkness of space, emanating an otherworldly glow through its cosmic, branching arms.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The stroll to the 11th tee box was a subdued swagger, with confidence and strength emanating from every step of defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2026
Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
China has been mostly sitting out the conflict, at least publicly, viewing it as a spasm of violence emanating from a superpower hard-pressed to assert its hegemony over a weaker opponent.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
The Beaver Dam Creek and Bellport Bay, plus underground drinking water wells, are threatened by a 4-mile toxic plume emanating from the 52-year-old Brookhaven town landfill, according to the state.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 5 May 2026
In the morning, I would be woken by music emanating from the frat house down the block.
—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
After sitting untouched, the car was impounded and towed to a lot in Hollywood, where an employee alerted police to a foul smell emanating from the vehicle.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
To stand here is to feel shock, cruelty and despair emanating from the red clay of north Georgia.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a spiral galaxy swirling through the darkness of space, emanating an otherworldly glow through its cosmic, branching arms.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The stroll to the 11th tee box was a subdued swagger, with confidence and strength emanating from every step of defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emanating
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On the ceiling, where the nave and transept intersect, there will be a depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove with radiating light and flames.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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What emotion is radiating from the walls?—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The challenges are not unique to wealthier versus low-emitting countries.—
Paige Stein,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Classic examples include blocking a public road, polluting a waterway or emitting noxious fumes.—
Diana Novak Jones,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Is there an extra responsibility toward representation when casting media that purports to represent reality versus casting something scripted?—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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The walls are painted a powdery blush—Benjamin Moore’s Misty Blush—tempered by a slightly deeper pink molding that frames the room, warming the light and casting everything in a flattering glow.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Verb
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One compelling hypothesis is that dark matter particles in the dense central halo are interacting with and annihilating one another, releasing energy as gamma rays.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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Valdez’s agency was in damage-control mode this winter, releasing a 20-minute video that focused primarily on the pitcher’s upbringing, painting him in a personable light.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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“Emanating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emanating. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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