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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives off
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In addition, the researchers observed that the object shines brightly in X-rays and emits strong radio waves.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Oxygen emits either a greenish-yellow light (the most familiar color of the aurora) or a red light; nitrogen generally gives off a blue light.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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At first, Maia vents her frustrations with her attention-seeking friend.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
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If the Canucks can make this losing count over the next few years and assemble a critical mass of talent with the sort of character and skill that drips off this young Canadiens side, then the organization has a chance to build something magical.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Water collected in the mesh drips down and is collected into troughs.—
Daniella Garcia Almeida,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Business logic – founders should understand how money flows through the business.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Earlier in the week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed an emerging type of knowledge work, with new competencies based on how AI was reshaping hierarchies and the way information flows through society.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran’s history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.—
Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran's history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Gives off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20off. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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