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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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Recent Examples of radiate
However, general relativity also predicts that when objects accelerate in spacetime, this generates ripples that radiate outward at the speed of light.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Red thread radiates from Stalin’s eyes like light from a malevolent sun, while other faces disappear behind horizontal bars of stitching, imprisoned by embroidery.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The inner shift radiates outward.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Owner and hairstylist Isis Brantley radiates that same energy.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Red thread radiates from Stalin’s eyes like light from a malevolent sun, while other faces disappear behind horizontal bars of stitching, imprisoned by embroidery.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The inner shift radiates outward.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Owner and hairstylist Isis Brantley radiates that same energy.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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With her hair cropped into a sleek, chocolate-brown bob with a side-part, Zendaya's look emanated French-girl chic, a pop of red on the lip providing the only real color and a pair of simple diamond hoops offering a rare glimpse of glitz.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Representing a departure from the artist’s preferred medium of wood, the monument curves outward from a narrow base, its vertical form and vaguely human contours seeming to emanate light, notwithstanding the material’s heft.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dan shone his flashlight in the crags of a rock wall, and the antennae of hundreds of spiny lobsters waved in its beam.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nettspend’s music shines in its experimental corners, where the chaos briefly resolves into something more intentional.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the letter, the groups — including the Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council and NextGen California — called for the state to set stricter limits on how much covered entities can emit under the program.—
Chaewon Chung
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Desalination is energy-intensive, with plants worldwide producing between 500 and 850 million tons of carbon emissions annually, approaching the roughly 880 million tons emitted by the entire global aviation industry.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 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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And so begins our journey, out from the Green Monster and onto the glowing screen.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In a period defined by constant notifications and glowing screens, the bedroom is increasingly being redesigned as a space for intentional disconnection.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Now, in New York, the legs, torso, and arms—cast in cement and plaster at various locations during my travels—have been assembled into a life-size sculpture measuring over six feet tall, echoing Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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As Liza Mandelup was casting her new short documentary about the fans of Luigi Mangione, images of the 27-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson began to infiltrate her algorithms.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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Valerian supplements are derived from the roots of Valeriana officinalis, a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia that has also naturalized in northeastern America, according to the American Botanical Council (ABC).—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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They are derived from pop culture and sports.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lesli Boese told the judge Thursday that Casap was too dangerous to ever be released from prison.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The government released thousands more documents in the decades that followed before establishing AARO to investigate sightings and publish reports.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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