1
as in to illumine
to supply with light
the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas
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as in to radiate
to throw or give off
irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field
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Recent Examples of irradiate
Every fifteen minutes or so, a different ion irradiated the cells, and, after several cycles were complete, Schwartz let the samples rest.
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Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Behind it, the mountain light flowed over low-lying clouds, irradiating ski pistes on the facing valley wall.
—Caitlín Doherty, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Over time, the neutrons will effectively irradiate the reactor and surrounding materials.
—New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
Where does slushy brine erupt onto the surface, and where do irradiated ice chunks sink into the depths?
—Jay Bennett, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
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Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Behind it, the mountain light flowed over low-lying clouds, irradiating ski pistes on the facing valley wall.
—Caitlín Doherty, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Over time, the neutrons will effectively irradiate the reactor and surrounding materials.
—New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
Where does slushy brine erupt onto the surface, and where do irradiated ice chunks sink into the depths?
—Jay Bennett, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiate
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Rev 21:10), an ark of salvation sailing through the waters of history and a beacon that illumines the dark nights of this world.—
Daniel Burke,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The primary suite radiates a somber sort of opulence.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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That attitude radiated through each look on the runway, where every model felt like a character in an Autty Simone dreamworld.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Getty Images What To Know The system works by illuminating a target—in this case, millimeter-size letters—with laser beams.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Cavers shined their flashlights along a rock wall of a remote island in India and illuminated a massive creature.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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Decaying sargassum poses health risks, emits noxious gases, and smothers marine habitats and tourist beaches alike, underscoring a cascading set of environmental and economic challenges well beyond the Caribbean islands.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The feature includes the research and voices of more than 100 leading international architects; Kossakovsky details in the trailer that eight percent of all CO2 is emitted due to cement, with 36 percent of that coming from construction alone.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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The accommodations are spread out between three-plus-bedroom estate homes, two and three-bedroom cottages, and one-bedroom suites located above the spa and the game room—all outfitted with Wi-Fi, s’mores kits (a fire pit is lit every evening), and extra-soft sheets and bath linens.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Florida evened 2-2 when Seth Jones’ snap shot lit the lamp and muted the crowd.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Pretty much everyone today who is prominent in casting was an aspiring director or actor and fell into the profession.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Something else that could potentially cast a shadow over the U.S. and China’s trade negotiations is Trump’s recent targeting of international students studying in the U.S., which impacts Chinese nationals.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 May 2025
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The dark understory of the forest began to glow, a vibration emanating from its depths, rising to the sound of a jet engine.—
Jordan Thomas
May 28,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2025
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Darling at Park Lane New York An air of whimsy emanates through Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Park Lane New York’s 47th-floor rooftop.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Law enforcement released a drone video of the house in question, which is at 1125 Walnut Acres Drive in the Mountain View community near Hickory.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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Similarly, the requirement for iPadOS 16 means the latest YouTube update won’t run on the iPad Air 2 (released in 2014) and iPad mini 4, first sold in 2015.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Irradiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiate. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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