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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
Heat radiates from the pages of this extraordinary novel about a poor family in rural Mississippi in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina.
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Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Your beauty radiates from your core.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The vibrant floral print of this Vince Camuto Maxi Dress practically radiates vacation energy.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
This fire pit radiates a large flame with less smoke and ash, plus the 4-foot heat radius keeps everyone warm and cozy on chilly nights.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Those that smell are thermogenic, meaning their spadixes generate heat that radiates their tell-tale smell through the air, attracting insects that crave rotting meat.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Now 35 and about to embark on his 14th consecutive home Test summer, England’s greatest batter still radiates a boyish quality that no amount of stubble or crow’s feet can dim.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Rumer Willis knows that beauty radiates from within.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
That matters because the gas inside galaxy clusters constantly radiates energy away in X-rays and should gradually cool over time, and scientists suspect energy released by supermassive black holes, known as AGN feedback, helps reheat that gas and prevent runaway cooling.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Your beauty radiates from your core.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The vibrant floral print of this Vince Camuto Maxi Dress practically radiates vacation energy.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
This fire pit radiates a large flame with less smoke and ash, plus the 4-foot heat radius keeps everyone warm and cozy on chilly nights.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Those that smell are thermogenic, meaning their spadixes generate heat that radiates their tell-tale smell through the air, attracting insects that crave rotting meat.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Now 35 and about to embark on his 14th consecutive home Test summer, England’s greatest batter still radiates a boyish quality that no amount of stubble or crow’s feet can dim.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Rumer Willis knows that beauty radiates from within.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
That matters because the gas inside galaxy clusters constantly radiates energy away in X-rays and should gradually cool over time, and scientists suspect energy released by supermassive black holes, known as AGN feedback, helps reheat that gas and prevent runaway cooling.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiates
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And because hospitals get paid more when patients appear sicker, the financial gravity emanates in one direction.—
Darshak Sanghavi,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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Either way, the look is versatile and emanates a casual, cool feel that can be elevated with a bright red flat or silk scarf tied in your hair.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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But the film shines a light on the underrecognized effort to gather weather data, the importance of paying attention to what the evidence showed, and the very little that separated success and defeat that day.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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Your generous spirit shines brighter with boundaries that keep your offerings sustainable.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Brith, filled with a sudden dread, stands very still, watching it, and the dog, sensing something, emits a low growl.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In order to discourage agents from using jqwik there is a change to what jqwik emits at runtime.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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Scientists have long grouped sharks together as a natural evolutionary unit, meaning every shark species shares a common ancestor that rays and skates do not.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The rich color palette brings warmth and depth, while the fluid scarf silhouette adds an effortless elegance that practically glows on the dance floor.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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In Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez glows in a green gown at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, while Jean Smart and Kaitlin Olson are a couple of cutie costars at the Hacks Season 5 FYC Event.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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The film casts Courtenay as Norman, the devoted, slightly fey dresser to a declining Shakespearean actor (Finney) touring England during the Blitz.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 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 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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How Insulin Resistance Works in the Body Insulin is the hormone your pancreas releases to move sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cells, where it is used for energy.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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“Radiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiates. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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