GAVE OFF Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

gave off

verb

past tense of give off

as in emitted

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In other research, analyses of molecules emitted from melanoma biopsy samples suggested that compounds such as the pungent chemical called 4-methyl decane could serve as a biomarker.

— Marta Zaraaska, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026
The White House plans to slash laws governing how much methane is emitted from oil and gas wells.

— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of emitted

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Sometimes releases are allowed, despite the climate impact of methane, for example when a pressure relief valve is vented on a gas tank as part of maintenance.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Many sympathized with the victim, known as Jane Doe, and vented about Cornell’s response.

— New York Times, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of vented

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What happened to them, and why Jonah remains obsessed with this one unsolved case, are details that get slowly dripped out, like in every other sad-dad detective show that stretches a movie-length premise over 10 hourlong episodes.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2026
As that water dripped across the shelter floor, calcium carbonate settled on anything lying around—logs, leaves, pine cones, and Neanderthal tools.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026

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Yeter was discharged after initial treatment, the outlets reported, but she was later rushed back to the hospital by family members after falling ill at home.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026
Availability and insurance coverage vary, but those conversations are much easier to have before you’re discharged.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026

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