gave off

verb

past tense of give off
as in emitted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave off
  1. emitted
  2. vented
  3. dripped
  4. discharged
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  • From an environmental standpoint, there is no gas emitted into the air from induction, so air quality is much improved, too.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
  • The company emitted 20 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025, up from 16 million metric tons the prior year, Microsoft said Thursday in its annual sustainability report.
    — Matt Day, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Definition of emitted
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  • But if ‘Oumuamua were a traditional comet, its anomalous acceleration should’ve been accompanied by a rocketlike jet of gas and dust vented from ices warmed by the close encounter with our star.
    — Darryl Z. Seligman, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
  • After the Royals’ three-touchdown defeat last Friday against the White Sox in Chicago — the most lopsided loss in team history — fans vented in response to the team’s social-media accounts.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of vented
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  • Blood dripped from his head; his father and daughter had various injuries.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • During a session, the molecule is mixed with saline and dripped into a vein over one to four hours.
    — Allison Palmer Updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
Definition of dripped
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  • While most were discharged, 28 exhibiting more serious symptoms remained under observation in hospital as of Wednesday morning local time.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
  • According to the city Health Department, 63 people have been hospitalized, though 40 have already been discharged.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 July 2026
Definition of discharged
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