1
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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3
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
An earthquake occurs when the Earth’s crust shifts abruptly, with energy radiated out as seismic waves and shaking that can violently impact people, buildings and infrastructure.
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Gul Tuysuz and Nadeen Ebrahim Cnn, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
The Lyrids appear to radiate from the constellation Lyra, located near the bright star Vega in the northeastern sky.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
These typically present as recurring lower abdominal pain that can radiate to the lower back.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
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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Gul Tuysuz and Nadeen Ebrahim Cnn, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
The Lyrids appear to radiate from the constellation Lyra, located near the bright star Vega in the northeastern sky.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
These typically present as recurring lower abdominal pain that can radiate to the lower back.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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There was a kind of strength that emanated from them that always impressed me.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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But Trump won’t be able to avoid altogether diplomacy on Gaza or Iran: The Gulf countries hosting him are also interested in easing the regional tensions that emanate from these two places.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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The Nuggets’ experience shined bright, making the right plays in the clutch, while OKC looked lost at times.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The spotlight shined squarely on Dawson’s shoulders Monday.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The amount varies based on how local power is generated, whether using coal or natural gas, which emit carbon pollution, versus renewable resources like wind or solar, which do not.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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But Sieh is the standout, emitting a complex blend of sardonic acceptance, cynical verbosity and submerged emotional longing.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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This pageant of puppetry includes a flutter of butterflies, a goat with a plaintive bleat, a menagerie of wild animals and, at one point, a school of glowing fish.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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They can be dusted lightly for a barely-there glow or layered for vibrant drama.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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Clearly, Pantoliano was cast in this role before casting directors discovered his evil aura.—
Carrie Wittmer,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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By contrast, the March release of Snow White, with Rachel Zegler, a Latina actress, in the lead, put Disney into a bit of a crisis mode amid a loud and emboldened right-wing casting backlash.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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Intended for both slim and puffy outerwear, the new material prevents the conglomeration of fibers and pushes the sustainability envelope further as it is entirely crafted from recycled fibers derived from post-consumer PET bottles.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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Those terms derive from academic critical theory, with its emphasis on appropriation and indoctrination.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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By the time Popeyes released its sandwich, chicken consumption outstripped that of beef.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
10 May 2025
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This practice involves buzzing next to flowers whose pollen is only released when there is a powerful air current next to their anthers so that pollen can be released to the adjacent female stigmas, facilitating pollination.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
10 May 2025
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Polling shows that Americans generally oppose the idea of reparations, though views diverge among racial groups.—
Laurel Rosenhall,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Is this a valuation issue where the price and the fundamentals are diverging?—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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