give off

verb

Definition of give offnext
as in to emit

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Recent Examples of give off Such a structure would inevitably give off waste heat detectable as infrared radiation, so scientists have theorized that looking for that byproduct could be a viable method for searching for extraterrestrial life. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 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 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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  • Iron emits a golden yellow, nitrogen and oxygen glow red, sodium appears orange, and calcium looks violet.
    — Michael J. Caduto, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Tritium undergoes radioactive decay, emitting particles that can degrade porous materials over time.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of emit
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  • In a laundry area, officials found a 45-gallon barrel stove vented out a window.
    — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Mourinho has vented his frustration with Los Blancos executives too, who have told him that there are no plans to make reinforcements in midfield because the market doesn’t provide worthy options.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of vent
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  • Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the flow of cold air from the gap in the doorjamb, every first-floor window dripped with condensation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of drip
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  • Some more images show Kidman, Bullock, 62, King, 26, and Williams, 29, wearing flowing gowns while hooked onto wires, seemingly filming a scene that involves flying, in front of a blue screen.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Exports flowing from Saudi ports have blunted some of the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure.
    — Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of flow
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  • After less than a week, Clancy was discharged from the program in Rhode Island.
    — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Clancy also went to the Women & Infants Hospital in Rhode Island for treatment, but she was discharged.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of discharge
Verb
  • Ahead of Thursday’s release of the full NBA schedule for the 2026-27 season, more details on the new-look Miami Heat’s schedule for the upcoming season continued to trickle out on Wednesday.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • What are your thoughts on seeing things like the all-women Daisy Chain Fields Festival come to life and how that maybe could trickle down and have an impact?
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
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