GIVING OFF Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

giving off

verb

present participle of give off

as in emitting

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This breathable, double-sided mitt boasts 160 LEDs in total, emitting both red and near-infrared light.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
On this, too, Brazil has electoral laws that ban AI tools from ranking candidates or emitting opinions.

— Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of emitting

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In a twist on tailoring, jackets dripping with fringe made their way down the runway at Monse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Zendaya, who was a nominee for her powerful performance on the HBO drama Euphoria, wore a glamorous Prada gown dripping with crystals that was styled by Law Roach.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

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Kjærvik said calming exercises, social support, group discussion, or other aspects of a retreat are more likely to explain why participants might feel calmer afterward than venting.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
So be careful when venting to someone who loves you and wants to be on your side.

— Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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The hospital has been placed under quarantine, Mayor Maxim Modin said Friday, no longer admitting or discharging patients, and its laboratory halted carrying out routine tests.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
The hospital in Shelekhov, just outside Irkutsk, where Shipilova was treated, has been placed under quarantine and temporarily stopped admitting or discharging patients, according to The Associated Press.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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The cash is flowing to candidates, super PACs and industry groups aiming to shape policy fights in Washington.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Olivia Rodrigo originally planned to hit the stage at her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in August in an iconic floor-length, flowing white gown.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of flowing

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Now, the first cases appear to be trickling back — though some fans are still waiting.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Rich chocolate-brown suede is also having a moment across coats, blazers and bombers, and is even trickling down into accessories like handbags according to a stylist and editor roundup from Yahoo!

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

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