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as in emanates
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 shines
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 emits
to throw or give off
the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves
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Recent Examples of radiates
Pain radiates up her back after sitting for too long.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Inner peace radiates from you as the sun harmonizes with Jupiter.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 May 2026
The flower, which radiates positivity and joy, encourages Leo to showcase their vivacious personality.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Naturally then, many guests greet the staff like old friends, and this familial atmosphere radiates out through the casual grace of the hotel staff.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
This sophisticated ponytail style radiates retro glam.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Mosquitoes target spots where heat radiates most, like the head and neck.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Jonathan Groff radiates from within.
—Sutton Foster, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Beyond its storied past, the city has an evolving food and beverage scene and radiates modern pride and tradition.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Inner peace radiates from you as the sun harmonizes with Jupiter.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 May 2026
The flower, which radiates positivity and joy, encourages Leo to showcase their vivacious personality.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Naturally then, many guests greet the staff like old friends, and this familial atmosphere radiates out through the casual grace of the hotel staff.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
This sophisticated ponytail style radiates retro glam.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Mosquitoes target spots where heat radiates most, like the head and neck.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Jonathan Groff radiates from within.
—Sutton Foster, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Beyond its storied past, the city has an evolving food and beverage scene and radiates modern pride and tradition.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiates
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The duo even selected the signature scent that emanates within.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
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The image posted by the president Sunday night showed Trump wearing a biblical-style robe and laying hands on a bedridden man as light emanates from his fingers — while a soldier, a nurse, a praying woman and a bearded man in a baseball cap all look on admiringly.—
Will Weissert,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Lopez shimmers and shines in a pale pink gown at the 2026 Netflix Upfront presentation in New York City on May 13.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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After the bell, the spotlight shines on Nvidia.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Also known as catmint, this herbaceous perennial emits a chemical that acts as a natural insect repellent.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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Look for a gas or electric fire table that emits a small flame.—
Marisa Donnelly,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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Below, sits Altair, while Deneb glows to the left, representing the tail of the great swan in the constellation Cygnus.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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It can be used as a nightlight, glows in seven colors and features a selection of soothing soundscapes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The finding casts doubt on previous studies that used these tools without accounting for intelligence and suggests depression screening in doctor’s offices may be flawed.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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His new film casts Niels Schneider as a man nearing 40, who keeps his life and his pursuits as a photographer to himself.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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His demise, paired with the disappearance of mobster-type Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale), sets the trio on the first phase of their adventures, which inevitably branches into fresh red herrings in customary Only Murders fashion.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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When the imbalance becomes strong enough, the cloud releases energy in a rapid electrical discharge, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The idea works because copper releases small amounts of ions into the water.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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The trail, which derives its name from the slaughterhouses that first existed in the 1600s, also served as the backdrop for Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar's 1982 movie, Laberinto de Pasiones.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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The rule against prior restraint derives from the English common law principle that liberty of the press is essential to a free state.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Radiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiates. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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