gives off

present tense third-person singular of give off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives off
Verb
  • One option would require universal permitting, meaning every business that emits the five toxics would need a permit, and another proposal would require universal permitting with some exceptions.
    Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Typically, people sit in front of a light box, which emits bright light, every morning for about 30 minutes, give or take.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That information drips out in the regular media but is almost nonexistent on social media.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • After soaking, excess water drips out of the drainage holes.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Air flows through modular containers filled with these coated filters.
    Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Although SoCal Edison can prevent electrical fires by shutting off the power that flows through the lines, the utility did not turn the power off to most circuits that power Altadena.
    Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The theme trickles down to accessories, MCM’s bread and butter, with judo belts wrapped around its signature handbags, which double up as shoulders straps.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The information is used to sell governments on the idea that investing in sport is worth it, which leads to advocacy for developing the sports sector and eventually trickles down to benefit everyday families.
    Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Gives off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20off. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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