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
However, sharp or radiating pain, numbness, weakness or symptoms that persist beyond 48 to 72 hours should not be dismissed as ordinary soreness.
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Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026
His palpable belief in fatherhood as a life’s work radiates off the screen.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Others radiate energy, clients, and momentum.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Today, most of Micanopy’s activity radiates from Cholokka Boulevard.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026
His palpable belief in fatherhood as a life’s work radiates off the screen.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Others radiate energy, clients, and momentum.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Today, most of Micanopy’s activity radiates from Cholokka Boulevard.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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Aromatic frangipani emanates in the air, while nipa palms cloak the resort’s eight villas and two larger complexes for bigger parties.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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As if aware that things are about to get confusing for the audience, writer-director Ritchie throws plenty of narration at us early on, emanating from Rachel Wild (Eiza Gonzalez), the sort of ultra-confident lawyer who clearly dresses for success.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Where their carnival shined was in its mystique and the quality of the attractions within.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Cute when worn with a pair of jeans or leggings, this T-shirt really shines when paired with other styles in the AirEssentials line, like the straight-leg or barrel-leg pants.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Nearly all industrial hydrogen is currently produced by stripping it from fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, a process that emits devastating amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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The balloon emits electrical shocks that help break up the calcium and allow the stent to open wider.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Scientists have long grouped sharks together as a natural evolutionary unit, meaning every shark species shares a common ancestor that rays and skates do not.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The PlayStation 5 Pro is a more powerful spin on the vanilla PS5, thanks to ray tracing and AI upscaling that give games a visual boost.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tabakis lightly strums and plucks over a glowing drone and chattering birds, offering an ecumenical introduction, a smiling welcome.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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The area is tucked against the San Gabriel Mountains, which glow the color of warm terra cotta at sunset.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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The patio umbrella in question is perfectly oversized to cast a cool shadow over your entire lounge area.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Ostensibly, the rom-com sitcom set in a world of anthropomorphic animals aims to cast an empathetic light on the struggle of coupling up.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Although borax is naturally derived, it should still be approached with caution.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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In the United States, more than 40 people are being monitored for the Andes virus, a type of hantavirus, which derives from rodents.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Shirilla's case is profiled in the Netflix documentary The Crash released this month.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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In other immigration news, a federal grand jury indicted a young man for allegedly ramming federal agents last October, a CPS mom is asking the government to release her son from detention, and Ald.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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