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Recent Examples of give off
This team is full of likeable players who don’t give off an aura of entitlement, unlike recent Sox players like Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly and Yasmani Grandal.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The collars are equipped with GPS signals that give off a mortality signal if the wolf has not moved in several hours, Leckie noted.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
While Peter’s relationship with Isabel resembles his team-up with Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan) in Seasons 1 and 2, Peter and Jay give off buddy comedy vibes in the trailer with their post-chase exchange.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The collars are equipped with GPS signals that give off a mortality signal if the wolf has not moved in several hours, Leckie noted.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
While Peter’s relationship with Isabel resembles his team-up with Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan) in Seasons 1 and 2, Peter and Jay give off buddy comedy vibes in the trailer with their post-chase exchange.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give off
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Many reactions emit energy, often in large amounts, but cosmic efficiency is another metric altogether.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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Injection wells are supposed to be built in a way that only allows wastewater to be emitted deep in the earth.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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So Tang vented about his team’s lack of commitment after the Wildcats got poleaxed by Cincinnati for their fifth consecutive loss and their 10th loss in 11 games.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Despite frustrations vented by its adult users, the company insists age verification is necessary to create a safer experience for Discord's underaged users.—
John Tufts,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
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Sweat dripped, pulses pounded, and for a fleeting few hours, nothing beyond the walls of (SUB)MERCER seemed to matter, offering a rare escape no one seemed ready to let go of.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Antnation Boho Smocked Top Set This $37 boho set is a one-and-done spring travel outfit that’s dripping in carefree, vacation-ready style.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Gables Estates has increasingly drawn attention as wealth continues flowing into South Florida.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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The perception problem While filler words can help conversations flow, research suggests overusing them may signal uncertainty or a shaky command of the material (or language in general).—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The legislation was advanced after an Indian River County Sheriff’s Office corporal in July was shot in the leg when his service pistol, a Sig Sauer P320, discharged while still in its holster.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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The investigation indicates that the SUV pulled alongside the sedan and multiple shots were fired from the SUV, and that the driver of the sedan also discharged a firearm before both vehicles fled, police said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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For Mair, the lament is that the very public controversy playing out on that Olympic stage will force changes at the top level of the sport that will trickle down to the grassroots.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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As players started to trickle out of the clubhouse with bats and gloves in for the Cubs’ first full-squad workout yesterday, Chairman Tom Ricketts stood off to the side, taking in the scene.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20off. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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