Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives off
Verb
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The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the thing sunscreens are designed to protect against.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 June 2026 -
Brith, filled with a sudden dread, stands very still, watching it, and the dog, sensing something, emits a low growl.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Back at home, Valerie vents to Mark about the tough position she’s been put in.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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His goodbye with Jimmy goes poorly, turning into a heated argument where Jimmy vents his frustration and hurt, feeling shut out and unappreciated by Paul.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brecka, who is not a doctor, put White on a regimen of supplements, cold plunges, IV drips, and red-light therapy that has left him feeling leaner, more energized, and no longer suffering from sleep apnea.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
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The beauty of Wembanyama’s performance lies not in the skill displayed, which still drips with novelty because of his height.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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Below that, the main deck is equipped with a spacious salon that flows onto the aft deck, the swim platform, and a garage with space for a 16-foot tender and a Jet Ski.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Dark flows rising Even without a peace deal, there have been growing signs that significant volumes of oil are flowing through the strait in tankers with their signals switched off — including with assistance from the US military.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
Verb
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This contradiction trickles down.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The impact trickles down to car owners.—
Louisa Moller,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Gives off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20off. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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