gives off

present tense third-person singular of give off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives off
Verb
  • The sun also emits two other types of UV light – UVC (200-280 nm) and vacuum UV (100-200 nm) – but these are stopped by the atmosphere, so sunscreens do not typically need to be able to block them.
    Guy German, Fortune, 21 June 2026
  • The sun also emits two other types of UV light – UVC (200-280 nm) and vacuum UV (100-200 nm) – but these are stopped by the atmosphere, so sunscreens do not typically need to be able to block them.
    Guy German, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Back at home, Valerie vents to Mark about the tough position she’s been put in.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 May 2026
  • 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
  • Slime literally drips off them, and there can be an inch or more of slime in the bottom of your cooler.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The Composer ties together all aspects of the factory (machines, conveyors, sensors, and logistics flows) into a unified simulation.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
  • To balance the market next year, flows through the strait need only recover to 65% of their pre-conflict level.
    Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • This contradiction trickles down.
    Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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