give off

verb

Definition of give offnext
as in to emit

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Recent Examples of give off The club is located in Lancaster County, surrounded by chicken and dairy farms that give off a pungent odor of fermenting feed and manure. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 There are scarlet curtains, rows and rows of empty chairs that give off a Shining vibe, and grand wooden beams on the ceiling. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026 Or consider a trellis- or lattice-style screen, with or without climbing vines, to give off homey garden vibes. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026 Get ready for special occasions with this tea party-chic dress that gives off cottagecore vibes. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for give off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for give off
  1. emit
  2. vent
  3. drip
  4. flow
  5. discharge
  6. trickle
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  • Holes start finding their way through it and into the cyan layer, and the device begins emitting a mixture of red and cyan simultaneously, shifting the overall color and increasing the luminance.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
  • The mouth fiddle belongs to a family of instruments that are orally modulated, lending qualities of the human voice to the sound waves emitted by a vibrating string.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of emit
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  • After the match, British politicians and fans took to social media to vent their anger, helping amplify a wave of online posts criticizing both Argentina and its national team, digital researchers said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Individuals with a portable air conditioner that has a single hose, which is typically vented out of a window, should use it sparingly.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of vent
Verb
  • Sarah answered the door dripping from the bath, wrapped in one of her mother’s bridal-tour evening robes.
    — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The note probably wouldn’t have been legible anyway, with the constant blood dripping from my writing hand.
    — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of drip
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  • After Klee announced his death on July 25, tributes flowed on social media for the little dog whose cancer diagnosis was revealed in May.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Quixotic aerialists twisted, turned and unfolded above the crowd, using flowing fabric and butterfly-inspired movements to mirror the creatures being celebrated.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of flow
Verb
  • As the train caught fire, a northbound train arrived at the station and discharged its passengers.
    — Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Violations of the Clean Water Act are somewhat easier to prove than violations of other statutes because the simple act of discharging a pollutant without a permit is a violation of the law.
    — Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of discharge
Verb
  • Phoebe Bridgers’ new album, Lost Weekend, is almost here, and the reviews are trickling in.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • He was immediately overcome with emotion and tears began to trickle down his cut face.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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