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as in emanated
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 shone
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 emitted
to throw or give off
the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves
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Recent Examples of radiated
Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.
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Anika Burgess, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Kidman radiated in a double-breasted suit dress with a completely sheer shredded ballgown skirt.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Its voice radiated a sure and fearless tone that made all other creatures of the jungle offer silent respect to this animal that is surely king of his domain.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Within just two million years of the Great Dying, these animals had already conquered diverse global niches — showing how quickly life rebounded and radiated following the planet’s most severe mass extinction.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
The Desmond Tutu smile radiated.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Even with my limited knowledge, the mountain radiated a kind of gravity, as though the desert itself were remembering.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
A feeling of relief radiated throughout the Golden State Warriors organization late Wednesday night with the news of Jonathan Kuminga’s trade to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Before sunset, cover cold-sensitive plants with frost cloth or sheets to retain heat radiated from the soil.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Anika Burgess, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Kidman radiated in a double-breasted suit dress with a completely sheer shredded ballgown skirt.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Its voice radiated a sure and fearless tone that made all other creatures of the jungle offer silent respect to this animal that is surely king of his domain.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Within just two million years of the Great Dying, these animals had already conquered diverse global niches — showing how quickly life rebounded and radiated following the planet’s most severe mass extinction.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
The Desmond Tutu smile radiated.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Even with my limited knowledge, the mountain radiated a kind of gravity, as though the desert itself were remembering.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
A feeling of relief radiated throughout the Golden State Warriors organization late Wednesday night with the news of Jonathan Kuminga’s trade to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Before sunset, cover cold-sensitive plants with frost cloth or sheets to retain heat radiated from the soil.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiated
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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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The new mayor must reverse the anti-police sentiment that has emanated from the fifth floor.—
Juan Rangel,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Her floor-skimming train shone like a thousand tiny diamonds, with champagne and silver sequins festooning every inch.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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The warning signs over Aston’s 2026 prospects actually shone from the start of preseason testing back in January.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Opponents argue that xAI understated the amount of pollution that will be emitted by its turbines in its permit application, with particular concerns around smog-forming nitrogen oxides and other pollutants that can be harmful to human health, including formaldehyde and airborne particulate matter.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 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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If authority is delegated, leaders must be able to trace how outcomes are derived.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tú Nguyen said roughly two-thirds of her office’s budget is derived from grants.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sludge subjected to a fire burning at 1,550 degrees Fahrenheit glowed bright orange.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
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What if the warm beacon of home glowed with the patriotic colors of a mid-tier gas station logo?—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
2 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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Trade flowed between the two power blocs of the world.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some of that spending flowed through nonprofit groups that do not disclose their contributors.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Jalloh was later released from that other facility.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Luria added that sentiment might improve for Big Tech if a new AI model is released that particularly impresses people, reigniting faith in the potential for strong returns.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Radiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiated. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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