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Recent Examples of give off
These vibrant flowers give off a pungent odor that is known to repel everyone from aphids to deer.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
According to Our Blood Institute, people with higher metabolic rates give off more CO₂, which attracts mosquitoes.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
But McCoy has a recent enough injury history to give off Jonathon Brooks vibes.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Dams and reservoirs that store water and generate hydropower also give off greenhouse gases.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
According to Our Blood Institute, people with higher metabolic rates give off more CO₂, which attracts mosquitoes.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
But McCoy has a recent enough injury history to give off Jonathon Brooks vibes.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Dams and reservoirs that store water and generate hydropower also give off greenhouse gases.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give off
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Crewdson points out a phone booth in the background, fitting for Bridgers’ upcoming smartphone-free tour, and the xenon lamp emitting that beam of light.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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Astronomers analyze these patterns, including which colors are emitted, absorbed or reflected, to gauge the size, temperature and composition of objects in space.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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However, Stewart's video and appearance at the match sparked backlash with some fans venting their outrage in the comments section of his post.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The unit is configured for a 28-watt TDP, and the Ventiva modules are housed in a strip across the back edge of the laptop, venting out the rear.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
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That was the background; in the foreground were about a dozen ancient live-oak trees dripping with Spanish moss.—
Fred A. Bernstein,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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Zendaya stunned in an LBD dripping with fringe during her first red carpet with Tom Holland since 2021.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Still, there has been a notable shift in tone, largely flowing from Pope Francis and continuing under Leo, that embrace a warmer, more welcoming attitude toward LGBTQ communities.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Below that, the main deck is equipped with a spacious salon that flows onto the aft deck, the swim platform, and a garage with space for a 16-foot tender and a Jet Ski.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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The employee has been discharged from the hospital, the company said.—
Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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One of the officers then discharged their weapon and the vehicle fled the scene, according to officials.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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While the full price hike hasn't trickled down to drivers just yet, mechanics are starting to feel it.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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And hidden in the midst of it all, a small waterfall trickled into a little creek.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20off. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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