1
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
Red thread radiates from Stalin’s eyes like light from a malevolent sun, while other faces disappear behind horizontal bars of stitching, imprisoned by embroidery.
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Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The inner shift radiates outward.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Owner and hairstylist Isis Brantley radiates that same energy.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Olive Nwosu's debut feature radiates a restless, pulsing energy — both through the thrum of Lagos and the courage of its women.
—Teresa Xie, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
The bright and sweet Buckaroo radiates sincerity.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
The lobby radiates the personality, warmth, and candor of a Swiss bank.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
There are no frills or fancy touches, but a sense of familiarity and open-mindedness radiates throughout.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Scarlet’s final encounter with Claudius radiates with the complicated poignancy expected of real, difficult catharsis.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The inner shift radiates outward.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Owner and hairstylist Isis Brantley radiates that same energy.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Olive Nwosu's debut feature radiates a restless, pulsing energy — both through the thrum of Lagos and the courage of its women.
—Teresa Xie, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
The bright and sweet Buckaroo radiates sincerity.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
The lobby radiates the personality, warmth, and candor of a Swiss bank.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
There are no frills or fancy touches, but a sense of familiarity and open-mindedness radiates throughout.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Scarlet’s final encounter with Claudius radiates with the complicated poignancy expected of real, difficult catharsis.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiates
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Ordinarily, the only chill in figure skating emanates from the ice itself.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pablo Santiago’s lighting and Aaron Rhyne’s projections lend the production a dreamlike fluidity, ideal for a play that emanates as much from Salieri’s memory as from his unconscious.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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This classic loafer shines with its chic metallic details and timeless supple black leather.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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As a composer and band leader, Wilkins shines with his soulful delivery, keen attention to detail and his willingness to stretch out in search of creative transcendence.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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When the tangled magnetic field lines around these spots burst, the sun emits solar flares and coronal mass ejections of dense plasma that can cause geomagnetic storms on Earth.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Rather, this engine emits a more droning zing.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
25 Feb. 2026
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Soft light glows over a dining room that seats roughly 40.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Green fluorescent protein, first isolated from a jellyfish, glows bright green when under a blue light.—
Marc Zimmer,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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While some current political debate casts doubt about the value of higher education, research consistently shows that a bachelor’s degree remains one of the strongest predictors of long-term economic mobility.—
Jeremy Haefner,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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The ceremony’s cancellation, coming just weeks before the Academy Awards, casts a shadow over the upcoming contraction negotiations between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the studios and streamers.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 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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Her findings demonstrate that commercial logging releases greenhouse gases and stops the natural cycle of regrowth, preventing the forest floor from sharing carbon resources.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some can be incinerated, but that releases chemicals and smoke into the atmosphere.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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Shellac derives from the resinous material secreted by the lac bug, much like honey comes from a bee.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Iran derives its power from an effective intelligence service that exploits the weakness of its neighbors, a ballistic missile program that holds every country in the region at risk and a network of militia proxies.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Radiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiates. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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