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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
Just as Queenz Eye’s fashion choices embrace contrast and individuality, their music radiates the same spirit of boldness and diversity.
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Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
On the outside, Jin Yul radiates a chic and reserved energy.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The mere sentence radiates gentle inspiration—watercolors, billowy pants with elephants printed on them, sparkly truthtelling in a big straw hat.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The property radiates the French luxury of American imagination with its castle-like stone architecture built into the side of a limestone cliff.
—Joe Baur, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Geneva, meanwhile, radiates diplomacy and cosmopolitan grace—its lakeside promenades framed by swans and sailboats, and the Jet d’Eau rising like a silver plume.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Featuring a large ensemble of incredibly talented triple-threats, Glee radiates an unusual, off-kilter humor that embraces both absurdity and sincerity, which is exactly why no other show has been able to replicate its distinctive mark on pop culture.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
And that enjoyment radiates out for Atlanta rap fans who were there for its heyday, while younger listeners are becoming acquainted with the heroes of that generation.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Instead, progress begins locally and radiates outward.
—Claire Foley, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
On the outside, Jin Yul radiates a chic and reserved energy.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The mere sentence radiates gentle inspiration—watercolors, billowy pants with elephants printed on them, sparkly truthtelling in a big straw hat.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The property radiates the French luxury of American imagination with its castle-like stone architecture built into the side of a limestone cliff.
—Joe Baur, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Geneva, meanwhile, radiates diplomacy and cosmopolitan grace—its lakeside promenades framed by swans and sailboats, and the Jet d’Eau rising like a silver plume.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Featuring a large ensemble of incredibly talented triple-threats, Glee radiates an unusual, off-kilter humor that embraces both absurdity and sincerity, which is exactly why no other show has been able to replicate its distinctive mark on pop culture.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
And that enjoyment radiates out for Atlanta rap fans who were there for its heyday, while younger listeners are becoming acquainted with the heroes of that generation.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Instead, progress begins locally and radiates outward.
—Claire Foley, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiates
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So that the great humanity that Toni emanates just with this face would suffice.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, our central bank can’t seem to distinguish between non-monetary inflation that emanates from events like floods or the imposition of sales taxes, and monetary inflation that comes from devaluing the dollar.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Grand Teton National Park shines in the fall with golden aspens, dramatic peaks, and a break from summer crowds.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Based on his races this season, 2025 may be the year his talent fully shines on the podium.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Oxygen emits either a greenish-yellow light (the most familiar color of the aurora) or a red light; nitrogen generally gives off a blue light.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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These devices use semitransparent fluorescent glass that absorbs part of the sunlight, emits light, and directs it to solar cells placed on the edges for power generation.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Its central glass dome—home to the swimming paradise—glows like a lantern at dusk.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the absolute highest energies, the Moon glows with a light all its own, powered by nuclear recoils, and irrespective of any light, or anything at all, emitted by the Sun.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
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Beyond vaccines and autism, the MAHA plan casts a wider net, targeting ultraprocessed food, water quality, fluoride exposure, and the use of prescription drugs in children.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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But the Farm Bill casts a long shadow.—
Robert Hoban,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Of course, that might change if Google releases Project Mariner for the masses.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Its online map displays readouts from people’s at-home sensors, better reflecting if a nearby traffic jam or mail truck is spiking fumes, a neighbor starts burning trash, or a local factory releases a smoke plume.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the importance of the Ali-Frazier match derives from the extremity of those blood-sport contradictions.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Before there was Latin trap, Puerto Rico was transfixed by reggaetón, a swaggering style based on a loping, staccato beat known as dembow, which derives from dancehall reggae.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Radiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiates. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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