GAVE OFF Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

gave off

verb

past tense of give off

as in emitted

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While this is rare, the heat emitted from your car, in combination with a fuel spill, could cause the gasoline vapors to catch fire.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
During the eclipse, Janssen was using a spectroscope to look at the spectrum of light emitted by the sun.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has vented his fury at the BBC over its handling of his Strictly Come Dancing exit following a clash with Sherlock star Amanda Abbington.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
In a laundry area, officials found a 45-gallon barrel stove vented out a window.

— Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

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Grannell was discharged and went to the San Antonio area sometime later.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Although the emergency room remains a safety net, my patient was reluctant to go, knowing he might be discharged with a bill if not deemed sick enough for admission.

— Benjamin I. Lee, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026

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