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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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
In fact, kindness radiated out of her.
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Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Ethereally beautiful, with platinum hair, Fastvold radiates calm, a complement to Seyfried’s quicksilver curiosity, though both women have about them an inspiring clarity.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The vessel had patrolled during the same years as the Growler but, in 1961, suffered a reactor incident that radiated its crew.
—Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
The excitement Moses radiated served as testament to Rhett Lashlee’s assessment of his roster coming together to finish out the season, even after the disappointment of falling short of a return ACC Championship Game appearance.
—Kyle Kensing, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
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Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Ethereally beautiful, with platinum hair, Fastvold radiates calm, a complement to Seyfried’s quicksilver curiosity, though both women have about them an inspiring clarity.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The vessel had patrolled during the same years as the Growler but, in 1961, suffered a reactor incident that radiated its crew.
—Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
The excitement Moses radiated served as testament to Rhett Lashlee’s assessment of his roster coming together to finish out the season, even after the disappointment of falling short of a return ACC Championship Game appearance.
—Kyle Kensing, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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His pride in his teammates was emanating from his ear-to-ear smile.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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The show will emanate from iHeart studios in South Florida and be heard on more than 250 stations around the country.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Dec. 2025
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Animal Friends says Puppy Bowl XII will showcase inspiring journeys from birth to adoption and shine a spotlight on the dedication of the rescues and shelters that help animals find loving homes.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Basically, the plant emits toxins that may help monarchs fend off the parasite, but something about heat disrupts this delicate balance.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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To put its change in brightness into perspective, the brightest observed x-ray flare from Sagittarius A* happened in 2013, but that event had only 1 percent of the brightness of what the black hole may have emitted perhaps as recently as a few hundred years ago, Michail says.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 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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But at no time was her skin not glowing through.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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That's when the stars will really be glowing.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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When the pandemic happened, the only way to access live performance was if it was recorded and cast widely.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 30 years after its release, Freaky Friday was remade by Mean Girls director Mark Waters, casting Lindsay Lohan in the role inspired by Foster's, and Jamie Lee Curtis in the role inspired by Harris' character.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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At the core of this approach is a carbon shell derived from covalent organic frameworks (COFs).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Skinny Pedro’s obsession might therefore derive from some sort of insanity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Yet again, Netflix has released a Harlan Coben adaptation on New Year’s Day—and again it’s written by Danny Brocklehurst (Fool Me Once).—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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