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
Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Neon blue airbrushing radiated off a sunshine-yellow base, while hot pink auras stood in stark contrast to white French tips.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Intensity radiated throughout the playoffs.
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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
Yet her modernism radiated a belief in the harmony between humans and nature.
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Air Mail,
13 June 2026
Their loss radiated outward like ripples in water after a stone is dropped.
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Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Though the speeches didn’t seem to matter, the fans, known as ARMY, radiated palpable excitement in the stadium.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Pain that radiated from your wrist into your thumb or forearm.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Neon blue airbrushing radiated off a sunshine-yellow base, while hot pink auras stood in stark contrast to white French tips.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Intensity radiated throughout the playoffs.
—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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.
—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Yet her modernism radiated a belief in the harmony between humans and nature.
—
Air Mail,
13 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
Pain that radiated from your wrist into your thumb or forearm.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiated
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The scent emanated from an installation in a greenhouse in the center of the city, filled with hay and senses-scrambling atmosphere from a fog machine.
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Hocutt stressed the support that Tech has and continues to give Sorsby in his recovery, while acknowledging the frustration that has emanated from every corner of the college sports world following the injunction.
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Red Beard knelt next to me, and light shone from his knees.
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South Africa’s 2010 World Cup, a mere 16 years after the end of apartheid, shone a light on the continent’s hopes and strengths.
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The owner and lessee will bear the responsibility of clearing the debris and alleviating some of the effects of the fire and its aftermath, Moore said, including looking for ways to mitigate debris flowing out of the warehouse, and the smell emitted by the rotting food.
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Radio telescopes detect naturally occurring radio waves emitted by stars, planets, galaxies and other celestial objects.
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Some explanations of bodily difference were obviously wrong, such as physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Rush’s conviction that the dark skin of African Americans was a disease, derived from leprosy.
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The real benefit is derived when the feedback is followed by visible action that improves experience, trust and retention.
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Instead of captivating burst of fireworks on display, the bridge glowed with hues of greens, yellows, reds and more.
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Gomez wore her brunette hair in a chic updo and glowed with rosy blush and a smokey eye.
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The House of Representatives had just passed the SAVE America Act, a bill that would force people to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to show photo identification when casting a ballot.
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Sanchez, boosted by voters from Peru’s rural regions, led the race earlier in the count and also won votes cast within the country by a slim margin.
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Missile and drone stockpiles grew as money flowed to terrorist proxies across the Middle East.
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Energy flowed out of my body like sweat on a blistering hot day.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
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In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates.
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