Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives off
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Research professor Juha Lehtonen notes Finland emits about 30 Mt of biogenic CO₂ per year from pulp mills and bioenergy.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026 -
With 150 hours of burning time and a natural fiber wick, the candle emits woody notes with sage, cedarwood, and other earthy undertones.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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My mom vents to me, my aunt asks me to intervene, and my grandmother just wants peace.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
16 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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In this method, hot water flows over ground coffee held in a paper or reusable filter, which then drips into a carafe or mug below.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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The melter sits over a sewer line, idling while heating the snow to thirty-eight degrees, barely above freezing, and drips the water directly into a drain.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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The rest flows from her marketability and brand partnerships.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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Aaron Zettler-Mann, executive director of South Yuba River Citizens League, explained that flows on the lower Yuba River briefly fell following the rupture, stranding young salmon in the rocks along the shore.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mascara trickles down her cheeks.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
28 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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“Gives off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20off. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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