1
as in emanating
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 shining
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 emitting
to throw or give off
the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves
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Recent Examples of radiating
This process is currently being pursued for areas like the physics of energy radiating through the atmosphere, sea ice cover, and ocean circulation.
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ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Insulate sun-facing walls and garage doors to block heat from radiating inside.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The galaxy's heart shines brightly in the image, with gleaming rays of light radiating from its center while gas and dust swirls around.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 19 May 2026
However, sharp or radiating pain, numbness, weakness or symptoms that persist beyond 48 to 72 hours should not be dismissed as ordinary soreness.
—Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026
That required segmenting the coil and inserting electronics within it to keep it from radiating its energy away like an antenna.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
On the ceiling, where the nave and transept intersect, there will be a depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove with radiating light and flames.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
What emotion is radiating from the walls?
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Offerman, radiating the majestic vulnerability of a forlorn mountain, is spectacular, and his bond with Bodhi helps Margo dive deeply into her new pursuit.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Insulate sun-facing walls and garage doors to block heat from radiating inside.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The galaxy's heart shines brightly in the image, with gleaming rays of light radiating from its center while gas and dust swirls around.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 19 May 2026
However, sharp or radiating pain, numbness, weakness or symptoms that persist beyond 48 to 72 hours should not be dismissed as ordinary soreness.
—Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026
That required segmenting the coil and inserting electronics within it to keep it from radiating its energy away like an antenna.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
On the ceiling, where the nave and transept intersect, there will be a depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove with radiating light and flames.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
What emotion is radiating from the walls?
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Offerman, radiating the majestic vulnerability of a forlorn mountain, is spectacular, and his bond with Bodhi helps Margo dive deeply into her new pursuit.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiating
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The Solntse-Teragerts telescope that the duo mounted outside Zvezda was designed to observe and collect data about strong solar flares emanating from the sun.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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They're all set up along pathways emanating from the main Edwardian-style house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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And on the rare days when the sun isn't shining, there’s a large indoor pool along with table tennis and a foosball table.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Still, in the end, the university deserves credit for keeping the stars shining on a part of its heritage that almost disappeared forever.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Black holes start to die by emitting thermal Hawking radiation.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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The blast in Indonesia's restive eastern Papua region startled locals with a thunderous boom on Sunday afternoon, emitting a ball of flames followed by a thick smoke column, according to footage broadcast on Kompas TV.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Her auburn hair was styled with long, flowing waves that cascaded down her shoulders with a middle part.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Pitch shows that some substances can appear solid in daily life while still flowing over long periods.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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And for curls and coils, Carol’s Daughter has earned more than 12,000 glowing reviews—often in rotation in Vogue’s Kiana Murden’s regimen.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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On a recent night in Havana, as another blackout darkened much of the city, taxi driver Leonardo Daniel González steered a friend’s glowing purple 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster through the darkness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Jackson’s casting news comes just ahead of the Season 2 finale on Friday, June 5.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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That fluency was, for the Hawaiian-Japanese director, the entire casting brief.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Despite Wollny's success here, developers are considering branching these legacy drivers so Mesa can continue to be developed without risking breaking older cards that don't support newer features.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2026
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Pinching back is a technique to encourage annual plants with a branching form to send out more growth and produce fuller, bushier plants and more flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Eventually, the police stopped releasing updates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Swift surprised fans hours after the song went live by releasing an accompanying music video.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Radiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiating. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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