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Recent Examples of give off
These fruits give off ethylene, a natural ripening hormone.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Both pants boast a wide-leg design, medium-wash color, and functional belt loops to really give off the jeans illusion, but the Amazon pair features an elastic back waistband for optimal stretch and comfort.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Commerce market editor Kate McGregor noted in her review that the tree did give off a fuller look, and was especially handsome once decked out with a merrily maximalist slate of ornaments from some of our favorite holiday hubs.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
Doesn’t really give off man with regrets.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Dec. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Both pants boast a wide-leg design, medium-wash color, and functional belt loops to really give off the jeans illusion, but the Amazon pair features an elastic back waistband for optimal stretch and comfort.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Commerce market editor Kate McGregor noted in her review that the tree did give off a fuller look, and was especially handsome once decked out with a merrily maximalist slate of ornaments from some of our favorite holiday hubs.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
Doesn’t really give off man with regrets.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give off
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And of course batteries aren't emitting either.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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So many names for nonpersons, emitted with such ease!—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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First, write a brief note or email to your manager but don’t follow the temptation to vent or otherwise complain.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Place detectors near heat sources, keep a fire extinguisher nearby and vent all fuel-burning equipment outside.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
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Place a large rimmed plate upside down over pan and in one rapid motion turn over; slide away pan, allowing any excess syrup to drip down sides of baba and onto plate.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Set petit fours and cookies on the rack when glazing or icing them so any excess can drip to a pan below.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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That flow to a degree has come at a cost to second-year Kel’el Ware, who has seen only limited minutes in his two games back after missing four with a hamstring strain.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Namtso Blue collection, named after Tibet’s sacred Namtso Lake, included a range of lightweight and breathable jackets in a gradient color palette and a flowing knot emblem inspired by Tibetan nomadic culture.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The perception is that the police and military don’t feel empowered to fully discharge their duties given lingering public revulsion at their role in the July uprising.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Oakland police said that while the suspect was being detained, one of their officer's gun was discharged.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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It’s trickled down to the regular professional player, to guys ranked 40 or 50 in the world.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The trend eventually trickled into the ’90s, with everyone from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter to Christina Aguilera donning versions similar to Porte’s.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20off. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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