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as in to emanate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
the heat radiating from the fire the spokes of a bicycle wheel radiate from the hub towards the rim
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2
as in to shine
to emit rays of light
fireflies give off their light by means of a chemical reaction that causes their abdomens to radiate
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as in to emit
to throw or give off
the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves
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Recent Examples of radiate
For example, gravitational waves that radiate away energy from binary neutron stars are a phenomenon of general relativity, which succeeded Newtonian gravity, and as such they are not considered by Newtonian physics.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Mar. 2026
What came out was a performance radiating fire and tenderness.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Like the brightness and clarity her name evokes, Lucia’s art radiates energy, emotion, and thoughtful intention.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Among the most notable is Teatro del Bíobío, a performing arts venue in the city of Concepción that, by night, radiates warm light through a semi-translucent facade like a paper lantern.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Mar. 2026
What came out was a performance radiating fire and tenderness.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Like the brightness and clarity her name evokes, Lucia’s art radiates energy, emotion, and thoughtful intention.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Among the most notable is Teatro del Bíobío, a performing arts venue in the city of Concepción that, by night, radiates warm light through a semi-translucent facade like a paper lantern.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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Video filmed by Richards showed a large orange explosion and smoke emanating into the sky.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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Their voices emanated throughout the auditorium with a blended reverberation.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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Attendees even get to see the players off the court and get a chance to see their personalities shine for a good cause.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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But there, in the lower left-hand corner of the frame, is the silhouette of a man having his shoes shined, his image rendered sharp by virtue of his stillness.—
Alexey Yurenev,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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By extending its range and enabling it to detect targets without emitting radar signals, the upgrades would allow the aircraft to remain stealthy for longer while maintaining its edge in long-range air combat.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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The new research, published March 18 in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, has for the first time calculated the carbon dioxide emitted and sequestered due to engineering work done by beavers in suitable wetland areas.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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That’s why countries around the world agreed in December 2025 to add more than 70 shark and ray species to an international wildlife trade treaty’s list for full or partial protection.—
Gareth J. Fraser,
The Conversation,
12 Dec. 2025
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The renovation project, which officials say will refresh Civic Center for another 100 years, includes glowing up the Greek Theater with a better stage and seating.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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The warm tones in the braids absolutely glowed, especially when paired with a striking pop of more dramatic color from the super-blonde, nearly platinum color in the mid-lengths, which blended with chocolate and espresso brunette tones for a cool color contrast.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Mar. 2026
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According to people close to him, the president frequently praises Rubio in both private and public settings, at times casting him as a possible all-time great at the State Department.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the original script, Laura, despite becoming aware of the twisted role into which she’s been cast, decides to stay with Betty’s family.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The propensity for leftists to make politics central to their identity and derive meaning in life primarily from it also both reinforces and is reinforced by their discontent with just about everything around them.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The buzzy ingredient—traditionally derived from salmon DNA—has been popping up in skin-care formulas everywhere lately.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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The project, which has not been released, was approved during Mayor Eric Adams’ tenure.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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That oil will be in addition to the 440 million barrels the United States and other countries are releasing from their reserves to combat rising fuel prices.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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