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
In the 1954 horror feature Them!, nuclear explosions in New Mexico (the site of the Trinity test) irradiate a nest of ants, turning them into man-eating giants.
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Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Additionally, these scans irradiate the lungs, breasts, thyroid, and digestive system which are more sensitive to the effects of ionizing radiation.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Foreign policy discourse was the last preserve of bipartisanship, but political polarization has irradiated that marketplace of ideas.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
As the researchers explain, ultraviolet light accounts for roughly 4 percent of the total solar energy focused on the water being irradiated.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Aug. 2016
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Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Additionally, these scans irradiate the lungs, breasts, thyroid, and digestive system which are more sensitive to the effects of ionizing radiation.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Foreign policy discourse was the last preserve of bipartisanship, but political polarization has irradiated that marketplace of ideas.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
As the researchers explain, ultraviolet light accounts for roughly 4 percent of the total solar energy focused on the water being irradiated.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Aug. 2016
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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 porous polymer coating that reflects up to 97 percent of sunlight and radiates heat into the air, keeping surfaces up to six degrees cooler than the surrounding air even under direct sun.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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This past fashion month, the SS26 collections radiated an overwhelming sense of emotion and community through movement, texture, and craftsmanship.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Adjacent to this space, the dining room offers sweeping mountain and lake views, while the nearby kitchen is a culinary dream, complete with stainless-steel appliances, practical pullout cabinetry, and a skylight illuminating the central island.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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On December 1, the tree lighting ceremony at McAdenville Lake features a giant switch to illuminate the main tree, with local schoolchildren competing for the honor of flipping the switch.—
Shameika Rhymes,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Yankee candle has dozens of three-wick candles on sale to emit a strong fragrance and create an even burn.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Nov. 2025
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An eco-friendly substitute has been developed for the light-emitting materials used in modern display technologies, such as TVs and smartphones.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The room replicating the crash is dimly lit, which Knarr said is because there was no moonlight coming from the sky to illuminate the sea.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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Everything is dark around us, but the collision itself is a source of energy and the flash of it lights us up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The region saw 30% to 40% fewer ballots cast than in last year’s presidential election, for example.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sam Claflin was cast in the role of Billy Dunne.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Alex stood across the living room, his head canted down and his eyes fixated on a carousel of TikTok videos emanating from his mother’s cellphone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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City officials are also planning multiple new projects in 2026 and 2027 that will allow Miramar to transform more methane gas emanating from the trash into energy.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the identities of the victims have not yet been released by authorities, the victims were all adults.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lionsgate released the first official teaser trailer for the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, on Thursday.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Irradiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiate. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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