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Recent Examples of give off
This young, hungry Big Three (SGA is 26, Williams, 24, Holmgren, 23) gives off dynasty vibes.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 4 June 2025
Schwartzman’s character, Souper—the poorest of the group, whose nickname is short for soup kitchen—gives off an insecure, sycophantic vibe that reminds me of an acolyte from Musk’s text messages.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
At one point, Anthony describes her as Rapunzel waiting around in her tower for the guy, but honestly, this whole thing is already giving off real Miss Havisham vibes, but instead of a wedding dress, Carrie will be wearing increasingly insane hats — and this is only the beginning.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Bulb size and shape Fairy lights are iconic for their tiny lights that give off a glow similar to fireflies on a warm summer evening.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Sean Gregory, Time, 4 June 2025
Schwartzman’s character, Souper—the poorest of the group, whose nickname is short for soup kitchen—gives off an insecure, sycophantic vibe that reminds me of an acolyte from Musk’s text messages.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
At one point, Anthony describes her as Rapunzel waiting around in her tower for the guy, but honestly, this whole thing is already giving off real Miss Havisham vibes, but instead of a wedding dress, Carrie will be wearing increasingly insane hats — and this is only the beginning.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Bulb size and shape Fairy lights are iconic for their tiny lights that give off a glow similar to fireflies on a warm summer evening.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give off
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Solar flares emit radiation, mostly in the form of ultraviolet light and X-rays, that can hurtle toward Earth at the speed of light.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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This is significant, as China emits more carbon dioxide than any other country.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Luigi Mangione, who vented his anger with the health insurance industry in diary entries before Thompson’s death, is facing charges in two states and federal court in connection with the killing.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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And whenever Putin responds by bombing more Ukrainians, Trump does nothing beyond venting on Truth Social.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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But a special energy crackles in the grandstands when a hitter who drips with danger steps to the plate.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The liquid caught on his glasses and dripped into his eyes.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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The case is likely to join a string of recent rulings from the Supreme Court's conservative majority that have unraveled campaign finance limits as violations of the First Amendment, allowing more money to flow into politics.—
June 30,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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The tears of relief flowed as Ivanisevic climbed up the stadium to embrace his father.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The firearm did not discharge, and the four ran off.—
Karen Kucher,
Mercury News,
26 June 2025
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Her newborn son Hatton spent time in the NICU, but eventually they were discharged and able to settle in at home.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Making a point about the adaptability of the spring men’s wardrobe to cater to different tastes and needs, workwear trickled down to sartorial brands’ collections, too.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Text messages went flying from friend to friend and, slowly, suggestions trickled in: Maybe iskursiyon?—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20off. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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