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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
Symptoms differ from strokes caused by a blockage in the brain, as a spinal stroke causes pain in the neck or back that radiates through the limbs, muscle weakness or numbness, incontinence and loss of sensation, such as feeling touch or temperature changes.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 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
There’s a queerness to Mantello’s vision, including a blurring of gender associations that begins with its leads and radiates throughout, that ultimately drains the drama of its potency.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
In this lively oceanfront Palm Beach retreat, whimsy radiates outward from that bedroom—its murals of cats in costume echo the playful tone throughout the house.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
What sense of life remains in the building radiates from the murals on the ground floor, especially Shahn’s post–Social Security mural.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
That said, Condor's bubbliness radiates through the screen.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot-5, blue-eyed Cipriani — an under-the-radar figure around the entertainment industry who’s now at the center of one of its biggest stories — radiates main character energy.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 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
There’s a queerness to Mantello’s vision, including a blurring of gender associations that begins with its leads and radiates throughout, that ultimately drains the drama of its potency.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
In this lively oceanfront Palm Beach retreat, whimsy radiates outward from that bedroom—its murals of cats in costume echo the playful tone throughout the house.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
What sense of life remains in the building radiates from the murals on the ground floor, especially Shahn’s post–Social Security mural.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
That said, Condor's bubbliness radiates through the screen.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot-5, blue-eyed Cipriani — an under-the-radar figure around the entertainment industry who’s now at the center of one of its biggest stories — radiates main character energy.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiates
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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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Even with the seats ripped up in rows and the bleachers bent and cracked into pieces along the lower part of the bowl as the dismantling and sell off gets underway, the place just emanates history.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Simone Ashley shines bright in a chartreuse high-low dress at The Devil Wears Prada 2 world premiere in New York City on April 20.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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This is one area where Oceania certainly shines—there are 12 total dining venues on board, including dedicated restaurants and cafés.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Researchers in the United States have proposed a completely new kind of laser—one that emits not light, but neutrinos.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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The suit says that the plant emits large amounts of pollution that are linked to asthma, respiratory diseases, heart problems and certain cancers.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2026
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Sharon Stone glows in a white pantsuit and sunglasses for the premiere of Magnolia's Normal in Los Angeles on April 15.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Here are six simple additions to your routine that can transform dull, tired-looking skin into something that glows.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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The most expensive work sold at auction by a living artist is Jeff Koons’s Rabbit, which takes the idea of a ready-made and casts it in stainless steel.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
24 Apr. 2026
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With a blend of atmospheric beatmaking, gauzy harmonies, and impressionistic songwriting, Quiet Light’s music casts a distinct spell, like stumbling upon Imogen Heap in a forest clearing or imagining a Taylor Swift album produced by Harold Budd.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 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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The critics are weighing in on the big-budget Michael Jackson biopic Michael, which releases globally this weekend.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The emitter on a drip irrigation system is a small device that slowly releases water from the system’s tubes into the soil.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Cherokee Nation today derives about 40% of its income from casinos, down from 80% or 90% about 20 years ago.—
Keith Sharon,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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But the success of the fool of the family derives from his occasionally discerning what others miss, most notably by attention to the concerns of the lower middle class, which determines American elections despite having few representatives of its own in Washington.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Radiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiates. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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