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Recent Examples of give off
Greg Bovino, Border Patrol’s former commander at large, with the big coat that definitely does not give off a Nazi vibe, got one of the noisiest, rock-star receptions at CPAC when he was brought on stage by podcaster Benny Johnson.
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Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
As the fish steams inside the packets, the leaves give off a vegetal base flavor and scent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Dallas designer Janelle Patton has likewise been drawn to warm neutrals that give off a cozy sensibility.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
When paired with a chunky throw and, perhaps a plaid throw, the duvet cover and shams practically give off visual warmth.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
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Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
As the fish steams inside the packets, the leaves give off a vegetal base flavor and scent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Dallas designer Janelle Patton has likewise been drawn to warm neutrals that give off a cozy sensibility.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
When paired with a chunky throw and, perhaps a plaid throw, the duvet cover and shams practically give off visual warmth.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give off
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The microphone emits a constant sound that is mixed together from a cacophony of sonic moments Lee recorded on her trip, on subways, in the streets and markets, in her studio.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Arany notes that some devices sold online don't even emit the correct wavelengths to be effective.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Mets have not exactly been a fun team to watch this week, and fans are already venting their frustrations with the seeming inability to create runs.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Some of the clips show onetime Orbán loyalists venting dissatisfaction with the government.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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In line for the merch booth, sweat drips down our backs.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Remove the chicken from the bag, allowing the excess marinade to drip back into the bag.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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There’s nothing fancy about a big, square screen that sits upstage of the circular playing area, but the subtlety in which the images and mood flows through the screen greatly enhance the storytelling.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Plantings in surrounding walkways will flow into the existing Asiatic, native plant, and white gardens.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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But instead of following the legal process, the city discharged the arrestees right into the waiting arms of a vigilante gang, who drove the Wobblies to the county line and viciously beat them with axe handles.—
Amelia Soth,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fighting those of a comparable or higher status brought greater prizes, advancement in the rankings, and more glory, perhaps even discharge from the gladiatorial school.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Those concerns have trickled down even to frequent AI users.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Gustavsson got most, but not all, of Colton Parayko’s slap shot from the blue line, and the puck trickled over the goal line, forcing the visitors to play from behind early.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20off. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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