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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
Behind it, the mountain light flowed over low-lying clouds, irradiating ski pistes on the facing valley wall.
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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
Instead of using cobalt or other radioactive materials, Wilson’s team uses an X-ray machine to irradiate the pests.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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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
Instead of using cobalt or other radioactive materials, Wilson’s team uses an X-ray machine to irradiate the pests.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiate
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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 lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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These typically present as recurring lower abdominal pain that can radiate to the lower back.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2025
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Garden centers that can protect tender plants can tip pots over and cover them with a thick horticultural felt, which gives the plants a few degrees of protection due to the cover blocking frost and trapping some warmth radiating off the ground.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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Ben Oliver, another frequent contributor, leaned into his extensive experience track-testing cars beyond 200 mph and road cycling to illuminate the physical and mental sensations of speed and why humans thrill at going ever faster, danger be damned.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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With a career spanning over three decades, Carter has become one of Hollywood’s most respected storytellers, using fabric, texture, and color to illuminate Black life on screen.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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The Senate on Thursday approved an effort to overturn an Environmental Protection Agency rule tied to the Clean Air Act and designed to limit seven of the most hazardous air pollutants that are emitted by heavy industry.—
Tracy J. Wholf,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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As a result, many builders will install gas furnaces and water heaters that emit planet-warming carbon pollution.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Still, this season feels a lot like lighting a firecracker fuse, standing back, and… and… and… ah dang it this one’s a dud.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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As a first-time candidate, Trump lit the GOP field on fire with his heterodox presidential campaign, while Rubio at one point represented the last, best hope for the establishment Republican Party.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2025
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In many municipalities, local governing bodies are casting the deciding vote.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2025
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Production originally planned to cast another actor to play Jacob in the remaining four films.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Hull's new album A Tip Toe High Wire is her first in five years, and her songwriting and mandolin skills emanate coziness throughout making each listen feel akin to sitting on the porch in the summer breeze.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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In the Vice President’s telling, love emanates in concentric circles, beginning with those closest to us and eventually to the rest of the world.—
Randall Balmer,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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August reservations will be released on July 1 and so on.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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No other information about the incident was released.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Irradiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiate. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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