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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
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.
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Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Their loss radiated outward like ripples in water after a stone is dropped.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Though the speeches didn’t seem to matter, the fans, known as ARMY, radiated palpable excitement in the stadium.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Katie Couric, 69, radiated in a strapless black gown with a voluminous trailing train.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 May 2026
Pain that radiated from your wrist into your thumb or forearm.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 6 May 2026
While fellow first-round pick Malachi Lawrence will mostly be contained to an outside linebacker role, the versatility theme radiated into day two when the Cowboys took Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham in the third round over a group of other talented defenders.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Joined by members of the British royal family, Kate radiated in a lavender midi dress, which not only is an ode to the queen, but also a practical and polished spring style.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
When nuclear fusion reactions begin, the protostar’s core is small, the pressure produced by nuclear fusion is negligible, and the rate of energy output from nuclear fusion is small compared to the rate of energy radiated away by the protostar at its surface.
—Big Think, 24 Apr. 2026
Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Their loss radiated outward like ripples in water after a stone is dropped.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Though the speeches didn’t seem to matter, the fans, known as ARMY, radiated palpable excitement in the stadium.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Katie Couric, 69, radiated in a strapless black gown with a voluminous trailing train.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 May 2026
Pain that radiated from your wrist into your thumb or forearm.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 6 May 2026
While fellow first-round pick Malachi Lawrence will mostly be contained to an outside linebacker role, the versatility theme radiated into day two when the Cowboys took Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham in the third round over a group of other talented defenders.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Joined by members of the British royal family, Kate radiated in a lavender midi dress, which not only is an ode to the queen, but also a practical and polished spring style.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
When nuclear fusion reactions begin, the protostar’s core is small, the pressure produced by nuclear fusion is negligible, and the rate of energy output from nuclear fusion is small compared to the rate of energy radiated away by the protostar at its surface.
—Big Think, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiated
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Most provocative are the thousands of small seismic tremors that emanated from the area of the slide in the days prior to the mountainside collapsing.—
Ezgi Karasözen,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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Diehard fans banged bass drums, songs emanated from the supporters’ wall and a packed stadium of 7,211 buzzed all the way through stoppage time of a tense game.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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According to Mauricio Cortés, the architect responsible, Gaudí had imagined a reflective cross that shone during the day and illuminated the skyline at night.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The lab glowed like a jewel in the distance, and around him bioluminescent plankton shone like stars.—
Susan Cosier,
Scientific American,
6 June 2026
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This ground-level ozone can form when carbon monoxide gas emitted by wildfires chemically reacts with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
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Following an on-site inspection in November 2020, the South Coast AQMD cited GKN Aerospace in 2021 for failing to maintain required emission records for volatile organic compounds, which are gases emitted from paints, coatings and solvents.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The company is developing synthetic hard-carbon materials derived from resin and coal, aiming to lower costs and strengthen domestic supply chains.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The profit was derived from revenue of £633 million ($849 million), which was basically flat from the prior year.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
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As the sun set, the grounds glowed with scarlet lights that illuminated the red ottomans in the seating and lounge areas, creating an almost theatrical atmosphere.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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The lab glowed like a jewel in the distance, and around him bioluminescent plankton shone like stars.—
Susan Cosier,
Scientific American,
6 June 2026
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Ballots also arrived later than usual, with many voters waiting until the last minute to cast ballots in the governor’s race.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Each member of the Television Academy — nearly 24,000 industry professionals divided among 31 peer groups, including directors, producers and artisans — votes within their professional field, but all eligible voters may cast ballots in the 14 top program races.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Canapés and beverages flowed in abundance.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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The streams occasionally flowed together in a single, mighty river.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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As of Sunday evening, the names of those killed had yet to be released.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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“Radiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiated. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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