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Recent Examples of give off
While this Papasan Chair comes in a total of five different colors and finishes to choose from, both the Gray Linen or Cream Boucle options give off a soft, organic feel.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
The bundle in the last bag was in the worst shape yet, riddled with rodent droppings and giving off a pungent odor.
—Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
The design gives off an easy, relaxed style thanks to the wide-leg fit, and they’re made from cotton and linen to create the perfect blend of lightness and breathability.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
One such site, located in San Bernardino County near the El Mirage Dry Lake bed, gave off a rancid smell on a cool spring afternoon.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
The bundle in the last bag was in the worst shape yet, riddled with rodent droppings and giving off a pungent odor.
—Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
The design gives off an easy, relaxed style thanks to the wide-leg fit, and they’re made from cotton and linen to create the perfect blend of lightness and breathability.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
One such site, located in San Bernardino County near the El Mirage Dry Lake bed, gave off a rancid smell on a cool spring afternoon.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give off
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In 2024, India emitted 3.3 billion metric tons, up 24% over the past decade.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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There’s frustration that despite warnings and actions, the world’s nations are still emitting more global-warming greenhouse gases, accelerating the impacts of climate change.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 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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This way, your brush can drip dry into your toilet.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Alternative to drip irrigation: If drip irrigation isn’t an option, use a soaker hose, which releases water slowly along its length, allowing for deeper water penetration and less waste.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 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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Words of praise flowed over the gathering as she was honored for service and dedication to her congregation and her community.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
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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The patient’s medical evaluation did not require them to be admitted to the hospital, and they were later discharged into ICE custody.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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The stream of haunted houses for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights continues to trickle out, and Friday’s announcement sounds like a cool relief for folks living through another Florida summer.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Turn on a soaker hose for about 10 minutes, then turn the water off for an hour to allow the water to trickle down into the soil, not runoff.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20off. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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