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radiate

verb

ˈrā-dē-ˌāt How to pronounce radiate (audio)
Definition of radiatenext
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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3
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 Youth and parents linked their loss of care to spikes in anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, with stress radiating through entire families. — Dr. Sj Job, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Feliciano and Jones radiated energy and exuberance throughout their first press conference as the principal owners of the Padres. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The petals that would normally stay attached on a Barnes bullet shear off and kind of radiate out into a larger wound pattern. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 What gets prototyped there radiates into field trips, after-school programs and summer camps that reach thousands of children a year. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radiate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
  1. emanate
  2. shine
  3. emit
  4. ray
  5. glow
  6. cast
  7. derive
  8. release
Verb
  • At the core of all of this is a void, and nothing emanates from it but the assurance of everlasting pain.
    — Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The trouble is, much of the AI energy is emanating from Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and other chaebols.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of emanate
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  • The spotlight shines bright on Josh Allen and especially Joe Brady.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • There should be no information shared with that committee that does not deserve the light of day shone brightly upon it.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of shine
Verb
  • Neutral hydrogen emits a faint radio signal that astronomers call the 21-centimeter line.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • If the threat persists, the snake may bite its opponent, coil around it, and emit a foul-smelling secretion from its anal glands.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of emit
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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
  • 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
Definition of ray
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  • My hair was thick, curly, and lush; my lips were full; my decades-long struggle with hormonal acne slowed to a stop; and my skin glowed.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Of course the playwright has prepared the way, but the wayward emotions emanating from these inwardly glowing performances are refreshing in work that has the crisp, circumscribed elegance of a mathematical proof.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of glow
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  • While both cast themselves as fighters against corruption in Washington, Manzur has argued that Pappas has long been beholden to political donors, particularly the pro-Israel lobby.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Counterbalancing him is a young actor cast to play one of the show’s decoys (an excellent Skylar Gisondo), whose guilelessness only magnifies the film’s sense of Hansen as a man constructed entirely out of TV-friendly sheen.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of cast
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  • And the artist's power derives from their ability to fill arenas and stadiums.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The investment bank upgraded the Budweiser parent to buy from hold, noting that the company derives 64% percent of its sales from emerging markets In addition, 61% of its earnings before interest and taxes comes from developing areas.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of derive
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  • Later, Omar Marmoush failed to release Andy Robertson on the overlap, with Mohammed Kudus waiting unmarked for a ball in the middle.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Lynx masters terrain DEEP Robotics has released new footage showing its Lynx wheel-legged robot navigating a harsh red desert terrain, highlighting the machine’s ability to operate across loose sand, steep slopes, and uneven ground.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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