1
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
In the Project Hail Mary universe, all life in our solar system’s sector of the Milky Way comes from an ancient ancestor of Astrophage that long ago radiated out from Tau Ceti, Weir says.
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Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
Those words — simple, dignified, and private — feel fitting for a man whose on-screen persona radiated quiet strength and unwavering principle.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
The energy and the eagerness practically radiated through television screens around the world.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
While Vietnam radiated warmth as a whole, Cuba revealed its charm in smaller moments, like when the fun-loving construction workers in Havana lit up at gifts brought from the States.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.
—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
Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
Those words — simple, dignified, and private — feel fitting for a man whose on-screen persona radiated quiet strength and unwavering principle.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
The energy and the eagerness practically radiated through television screens around the world.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
While Vietnam radiated warmth as a whole, Cuba revealed its charm in smaller moments, like when the fun-loving construction workers in Havana lit up at gifts brought from the States.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiated
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Their voices emanated throughout the auditorium with a blended reverberation.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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The pair of statewide proposals, which have yet to qualify for California’s November ballot, emanated from opposite sides of California’s political spectrum.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Tomislav Ivisic of Croatia, who stands 7-foot-1, and his 7-2 twin brother Zvonimir have shined in March.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tomislav Ivisic of Croatia, who stands 7-foot-1, and his 7-2 twin brother Zvonimir have shined in March.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Across the nation, the level of light emitted at night has dropped by as much as 50 percent in some cities, according to Bloomberg, as fuel shortages force widespread power cuts.—
Thomas E. Franklin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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That's nearing the roughly 880 million tons emitted by the entire global aviation industry, an estimate from industry group Air Transport Action Group.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Over 99% of global plastics are derived from fossil fuels, according to the Center for International Environmental Law.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wei’s goods are made with polypropylene, a plastic material derived from oil and made in the Middle East, a dominant producer in the global industry.—
Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Tournament logos glowed on the massive video boards mounted on either side of the building, a constant reminder that a new phase of the season has begun.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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So Prairie View drifted into the night, and Tampa glowed for the Gators.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The first vote will be on advancing an amendment to the SAVE America Act, which would require photo ID to cast a vote.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Of a total of 1,384 ballots cast with 100% of precincts reporting, 926 voted in favor of the referendum and 458 voted against.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway through which around 20% of the world's crude oil supply flowed until the war — closed to any ships not explicitly granted permission by Tehran, warning of a severe response for any violators.—
Ramy Inocencio,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some $469 million has flowed into the ETF just since Jan 1.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Estimates broken down by city are expected to be released in May.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Radiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiated. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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