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
Conventional speakers, including the vast majority of consumer audio products, radiate sound outward in all directions and do not generate the ultrasonic beam that the metasurface relies on.
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New Atlas, 14 June 2026
Yet, be aware that there does seem to be a few dark clouds in the sky, as if life is a bit grayer than you’re used to, so try to use your vibrancy to radiate light back into your world.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The largely peaceful celebration radiated out into the streets around the Garden, with some fans climbing on street signs and jumping on top of vehicles.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Yet her modernism radiated a belief in the harmony between humans and nature.
—Air Mail, 13 June 2026
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New Atlas, 14 June 2026
Yet, be aware that there does seem to be a few dark clouds in the sky, as if life is a bit grayer than you’re used to, so try to use your vibrancy to radiate light back into your world.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The largely peaceful celebration radiated out into the streets around the Garden, with some fans climbing on street signs and jumping on top of vehicles.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Yet her modernism radiated a belief in the harmony between humans and nature.
—Air Mail, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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This makes the foreground stars stand out even more, with beaming diffraction spikes emanating outward.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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But global uncertainty — much of it emanating from Washington — ironically keeps pushing money back into the greenback.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Kenny is the kind of character who doesn’t just shine in group dynamics and fights but also brings a personal story line.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Still, Lucy's light continued to shine.—
Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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All smartphones sold in the country are required to emit a shutter sound when taking photos and videos, an industry measure designed to deter covert photography.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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The sun also emits two other types of UV light – UVC (200-280 nm) and vacuum UV (100-200 nm) – but these are stopped by the atmosphere, so sunscreens do not typically need to be able to block them.—
Guy German,
Fortune,
21 June 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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In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, wildlife biologist Forrest Galante embarks on a nationwide quest to find the nation’s most bizarre and dangerous alien sharks – from glowing swell sharks to elusive sawfish – proving the ultimate shark adventure is right here at home.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The speakeasy-style room glows with a gold-leaf ceiling, ochre velvet sofas, and an extravagant cocktail menu.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Early voting in Maryland's 2026 primary election ended Thursday, as hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast across Maryland.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But off the coast of Georgia and neighboring states, a reportedly robust red snapper population has recreational anglers casting for a longer catch season after 15 years of restrictions that limited fishing to four days or less each summer.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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Naturally occurring tax revenues derived from economic growth would help obviate the need for Springfield’s seemingly endless quests for novel fees and tax ideas.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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This gives the roots a knotty appearance from which its common name is derived.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy was planned for Saturday and additional information will be released Monday.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Los Angeles police Friday released bodycam footage of an officer killing a woman’s pet dog in a case that has sparked outrage and questions.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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