gave off

past tense of give off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave off
Verb
  • This is significant as typically MoS₂ and other 2D semiconductors were too delicate and emitted very little light.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The difference in the zero-point energy of space between those two locations tells us, as first derived in Hawking’s 1974 paper, that radiation will be emitted from the region around the black hole, where space is curved the most strongly.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Plus, that side’s vented lower portion is removable, with sliding tabs along its length and a screw at the back.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Massaging, heated and vented 24-way top-line front seats, active noise cancellation and a multi-configurable 48-inch screen are highlights.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Streams of sweat dripped from my wig down my back.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
  • To prevent the chicken fingers from getting gummy, make sure all excess batter has dripped off before transferring the chicken to the breadcrumbs.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Their flagship release will be Miami Nights, an action thriller that follows two war heroes who are discharged without honor after saving a famed American journalist overseas.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
  • One smoke inhalation patient at Henry Ford Genesys was still intubated Monday while two had been discharged, Danic said.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Gave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20off. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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