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
This past fashion month, the SS26 collections radiated an overwhelming sense of emotion and community through movement, texture, and craftsmanship.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
Kinloch offers advice, not concession to Sheffield After giving his speech, Kinloch shook hands, hugged and took photos with his supporters, who generally radiated smiles and continued dancing, despite his loss in the race.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The science author Stuart Clark notes that the concept was nonsensical to contemporary scientists, who assumed that magnetism could not break free from a magnet and that the Sun’s energy radiated equally across its surface.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
The self-reflective tone marks a thematic shift for a band whose debut radiated a cool irony, pulling emotional punches in favor of observations centered around mid-20s delusion.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
The sting from the loss radiated off of him during his postgame news conference.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
The woman was visibly trembling and radiated the metallic scent of tequila.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Over the nearly three years since ChatGPT’s launch in November 2022, generative AI has created a frenzy that has radiated like the midday summer sun—hot and unrelenting.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
For more than four years, Lynn Milam's life was bound by the pain that radiated from her swollen joints.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
Kinloch offers advice, not concession to Sheffield After giving his speech, Kinloch shook hands, hugged and took photos with his supporters, who generally radiated smiles and continued dancing, despite his loss in the race.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The science author Stuart Clark notes that the concept was nonsensical to contemporary scientists, who assumed that magnetism could not break free from a magnet and that the Sun’s energy radiated equally across its surface.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
The self-reflective tone marks a thematic shift for a band whose debut radiated a cool irony, pulling emotional punches in favor of observations centered around mid-20s delusion.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
The sting from the loss radiated off of him during his postgame news conference.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
The woman was visibly trembling and radiated the metallic scent of tequila.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Over the nearly three years since ChatGPT’s launch in November 2022, generative AI has created a frenzy that has radiated like the midday summer sun—hot and unrelenting.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
For more than four years, Lynn Milam's life was bound by the pain that radiated from her swollen joints.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiated
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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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Crowley later played the romantic interest of Lloyd Bridges on the 1975-76 CBS cop drama Joe Forrester, which emanated from an episode of the anthology series Police Story, and recurred as Emily Fallmont during the sixth season of the ABC primetime soap Dynasty in 1986.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Sep. 2025
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Their intelligence shone all the way from the gallows.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Running back Saquon Barkley shined bright in his Philadelphia debut, recording 132 scrimmage yards and three total touchdowns.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even his portrayal of a man with advanced dementia, in The Father (2020), which won the Academy Award for Best Actor, emitted a disconcerting power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Collectively, everyone emitted the infectious aura of being in search of something beyond the conventions of a traditional vacation.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s very name, derived from a Sanskrit word, encapsulates Ghiya’s internationalism.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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This name is derived from the notion – which has not yet been proved – that cows which graze on plants in this genus give copious quantities of milk.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Even from a boat, the gleaming white of bleached and dead corals glowed from beneath the surface.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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The ground cover glowed gold and red.—
Gloria Liu,
Outside Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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The region saw 30% to 40% fewer ballots cast than in last year’s presidential election, for example.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sam Claflin was cast in the role of Billy Dunne.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tigelaar held court over the discussion that flowed over topics including the complexities behind the adaptation of books to TV series, from the unique perspectives of the authors and the TV/film writers tasked with bringing their stories to life.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Nashville and the surrounding areas were not expected to receive any snow, and yet reports flowed in of snowflakes around the city.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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On an email chain including seven of Stryker’s lawyers, the company’s legal team filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on the records, more than an hour after UC released them to The Enquirer.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Jay Maytorena, 22, listed as a current or former student, was cited and released for refusing to leave and obstruction.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Radiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiated. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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