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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
Verb
  • The study also didn’t specifically measure blue light, the type emitted by cell phones and other electronic devices.
    — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, HEALTH, 17 Sep. 2026
  • For the project, the researchers measured X-rays emitted by the three radioactive elements.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of emitted
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  • The gown was cast in a dark liquorice color, with an A-line silhouette and vented back for ease of movement.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Moments before, with Wells still at the plate and the Yankees leading 7-1, Flemming and color analyst Will Middlebrooks vented about Chisholm stealing second base and third base during the at-bat.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of vented
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  • The whole room dripped in a deep purple hue, really leaning into its name.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Nidhi’s neighbor Payal had a cocker spaniel named Lucy, who regularly dripped spots of blood onto the driveway.
    — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of dripped
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  • Two days after being discharged, Walker returned to the emergency room, reporting abdominal pain and vomiting, the complaint alleges.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • He was paroled in December 2010, according to Idaho Department of Correction records, and his full sentence was discharged in July 2014.
    — Kevin Fixler September 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of discharged
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