gives off

present tense third-person singular of give off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives off
Verb
  • Ordinary matter emits light in various wavelengths, which allows it to easily be seen.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The object emits no light, meaning the astronomers had to use a clever workaround to find it.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Speaking of dressing up, the bag drips with style and will elevate any outfit in your wardrobe.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Models hit the runway showcasing the luxury brand’s signature sinuous designs, including the Chandelier style which drips with crystals.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Reflect honestly about your longings as Mercury flows with Jupiter and Saturn.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
  • During a stay here in one of the hotel’s 208 rooms (including 12 suites), guests will be able to enjoy luxe linens, Japanese-style soaking tubs, and plenty of natural light that flows in through floor-to-ceiling windows.
    Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 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 28 Oct. 2025.

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