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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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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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That's when the moon won't interfere with the display and the Taurus constellation, which is where the meteors seem to emerge – or radiate, according to Earth Sky, a website devoted to astronomy and Earth sciences.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Sonoma and Napa Vineyards That Set the Stage For The Music And Wine Festival
The wineries of Northern California offer a stunning backdrop for SIP events, each radiating its unique charm and inviting atmosphere, captivating visitors from all backgrounds.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The shaking usually radiates outward from the focus in a bull’s eye pattern.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Liza meant so much to so many, and her smile radiated happiness, energy, and comfort.
—Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Sonoma and Napa Vineyards That Set the Stage For The Music And Wine Festival
The wineries of Northern California offer a stunning backdrop for SIP events, each radiating its unique charm and inviting atmosphere, captivating visitors from all backgrounds.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The shaking usually radiates outward from the focus in a bull’s eye pattern.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Liza meant so much to so many, and her smile radiated happiness, energy, and comfort.
—Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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The sign Venus is in determines how this energy manifests: Venus in Libra will be charming and diplomatic, while Venus in Taurus emanates sensuality with its physical beauty.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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When a voice emanating from inside the sleeping woman’s head instructs her husband NOT to wake her — but instead grab a meat thermometer from the kitchen and do something unthinkable to her ear — he’s forced to make a decision that could kill them both.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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Shopping for a new soirée staple that will shine at your next holiday cocktail party?Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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The tabletop is where SSENSE’s Everything Else section really shines.Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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These lasers emit short bursts (pulses) of laser light to areas 13 to 15 millimeters (mm) in diameter (about half an inch).Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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In its Diffused mode, the tool warms an entire room; its Jet Focus mode emits powerful bursts of air.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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It’s racked up more than 18,400 perfect ratings and over 3,000 glowing reviews.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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One reviewer put them to the test in the hot and humid Amazon Rainforest and another in an Alaskan rainstorm, and each returned to the comments with glowing testimonials.Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Like the popular athlete of the week ballots, voters may cast a ballot once an hour until the 2 p.m. deadline on Fridays.Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Along with Brolin, the ensemble cast for the anthology film includes Josh O’Connor, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Glenn Close, Cailee Spaeny, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church, along with returning star Daniel Craig.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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Other elements derived from the Stuttgart carmaker include the dual-clutch transmission and VW Group components like the 4.0-liter V-8.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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When is the full moon in November 2024? Friday, Nov. 15, is when the Beaver Moon, a name derived from Native American, European and colonial sources, should reach peak illumination, according to NASA.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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More optimism was reflected in the Conference Board’s survey released on Tuesday, which showed a record 56.4% of consumers expect stock prices to increase over the next year.Lewis Krauskopf, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Branch just released the Ergonomic Chair Pro, which supposedly improves on the original in several ways.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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The long-term interests of Israel and those of enthusiasts for international law need not diverge.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
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Are there other diverging diamond interchanges in Wisconsin?Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.
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