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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 vessel had patrolled during the same years as the Growler but, in 1961, suffered a reactor incident that radiated its crew.
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Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
The excitement Moses radiated served as testament to Rhett Lashlee’s assessment of his roster coming together to finish out the season, even after the disappointment of falling short of a return ACC Championship Game appearance.
—Kyle Kensing, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
During years of turmoil for the city and the country, Rayner’s programs daily radiated joy and positivity.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Family love radiated from Michele's cells.
—Josh Peter, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
As the iconic cartoon come to life, the newcomer radiated a fizzy, irresistible charm, grounding all of director Jerry Mitchell’s high-concept whimsy with real emotional warmth and a comic charm to irresistible to resist.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
An involved student ‘who radiated kindness’ Ella Cook, 19, was the other student who was fatally shot Saturday, according to Paxson and her church in her Alabama hometown of Mountain Brook.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
Jonathan Strike, who lived in Heinz's apartment building, told Fox News at the time that Heinz had only moved in a few months ago, but her kindness radiated in the community.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
This past fashion month, the SS26 collections radiated an overwhelming sense of emotion and community through movement, texture, and craftsmanship.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
The excitement Moses radiated served as testament to Rhett Lashlee’s assessment of his roster coming together to finish out the season, even after the disappointment of falling short of a return ACC Championship Game appearance.
—Kyle Kensing, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
During years of turmoil for the city and the country, Rayner’s programs daily radiated joy and positivity.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Family love radiated from Michele's cells.
—Josh Peter, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
As the iconic cartoon come to life, the newcomer radiated a fizzy, irresistible charm, grounding all of director Jerry Mitchell’s high-concept whimsy with real emotional warmth and a comic charm to irresistible to resist.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
An involved student ‘who radiated kindness’ Ella Cook, 19, was the other student who was fatally shot Saturday, according to Paxson and her church in her Alabama hometown of Mountain Brook.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
Jonathan Strike, who lived in Heinz's apartment building, told Fox News at the time that Heinz had only moved in a few months ago, but her kindness radiated in the community.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
This past fashion month, the SS26 collections radiated an overwhelming sense of emotion and community through movement, texture, and craftsmanship.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiated
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Leibfried was responding to a report of a domestic disturbance in the building and was startled by a loud bang that emanated from the closed door of an apartment.—
Peter Passi,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Based on past animal studies, Stephan and her team hypothesized that this slow wave emanated from a spot deep in the brain.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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The brunch also shone a spotlight on the fellows of the ReFrame Rise program, a fellowship co-founded by WIF and Sundance Institute that supports 10 mid-career directors and cinematographers, all of whom were present at the event.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Before pulling Huffman over, and while calling Tatum for backup, Thomas acknowledges that Huffman hadn’t actually shined any lights on the decoy before driving off.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
22 Jan. 2026
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Local media reported the liquid had an orange color and emitted a strong vinegar-like odor.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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So many names for nonpersons, emitted with such ease!—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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They're derived from the largest combination of attitudinal and behavioral data ever assembled for brand analysis.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the years following Wallace’s death, this aura of saintliness likely derived from the combination of his moral seriousness as a fiction writer—his attunement to the heroism of private suffering and emotional endurance—and the fact of his premature end.—
Hermione Hoby,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Coughlan glowed in Penelope's wedding dress and shared a look with her husband-to-be, Colin.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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DeVanté’s mythical aura glowed so brightly that even future stars struggled to get noticed.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
20 Jan. 2026
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Last year’s relentlessly twisty The Girlfriend, on Prime Video, cast Olivia Cooke as a slightly unhinged working-class striver at odds with her upper-crust boyfriend’s even more deranged mother (Wright).—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cultural shifts—including recent documentaries and a biopic—have cast Milli Vanilli in a more sympathetic light, with Morvan remaining zen about the Grammy outcome.—
Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Expect some of the money that once flowed to VR headsets to redirect to AI wearables.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The look featured a strapless, boned corset that flowed seamlessly into a floor-sweeping silhouette.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
11 Jan. 2026
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The church released a statement about the incident on Wednesday night.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Photographs were released on Wednesday showing Good in professional portraits and with her family.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Radiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiated. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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