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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2
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
That distinction falls to Becky Shaw (Madeline Brewer), an office worker whom Max is set up with by Suzanna and her sweet but dull husband Andrew (Patrick Ball, radiating kindness).
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Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The eclipse won’t be visible from Earth — only from the Orion capsule — treating the astronauts to several minutes’ worth of views of the sun’s outermost, radiating atmosphere, the corona.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Not with the Final Four boasting its biggest quartet of teams going back roughly two decades, starting with guys such as Reed, Michigan's Aday Mara, Arizona's Koa Peat and Illinois' 7-foot Ivisic twins as anchors to lineups with size radiating all the way out to the perimeter.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
In the pics, the actor is captured mid-performance, fully channeling Darin’s signature charm — sharp-suited, microphone in hand and radiating confidence under the lights.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a bohemian vibe radiating from Serena & Lily’s Kittery rug, but the rigid grid motif lends the design some structure, a detail that can appeal to more formal design personalities.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Grayson is a strong and beautiful presence, radiating warmth, humor, and style, and sporting a wide range of talents.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
What came out was a performance radiating fire and tenderness.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
But when Davis walked out of the bedroom, the smell of smoke and warmth radiating under her feet stopped her in her tracks.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The eclipse won’t be visible from Earth — only from the Orion capsule — treating the astronauts to several minutes’ worth of views of the sun’s outermost, radiating atmosphere, the corona.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Not with the Final Four boasting its biggest quartet of teams going back roughly two decades, starting with guys such as Reed, Michigan's Aday Mara, Arizona's Koa Peat and Illinois' 7-foot Ivisic twins as anchors to lineups with size radiating all the way out to the perimeter.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
In the pics, the actor is captured mid-performance, fully channeling Darin’s signature charm — sharp-suited, microphone in hand and radiating confidence under the lights.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a bohemian vibe radiating from Serena & Lily’s Kittery rug, but the rigid grid motif lends the design some structure, a detail that can appeal to more formal design personalities.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Grayson is a strong and beautiful presence, radiating warmth, humor, and style, and sporting a wide range of talents.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
What came out was a performance radiating fire and tenderness.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
But when Davis walked out of the bedroom, the smell of smoke and warmth radiating under her feet stopped her in her tracks.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiating
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Glover could feel the love emanating from our pale blue dot, defying distance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some of the craters have prominent rays emanating from their center.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Earlier in the season Schumaker talked about the importance of a well-rounded team to win and while Eovaldi and deGrom struggled in their first three starts other members from the starting rotation stepped up with MacKenzie Gore, Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter all shining.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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The wells are not capped and vulnerable to leaking and emitting.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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If true, the pair should eventually start emitting extremely low-frequency gravitational waves that are detectable—providing even more evidence of the astounding meetup.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 Apr. 2026
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Wang is an extraordinarily mobile player for his size, with impressive skating technique through his inside and outside edges laterally and flowing mechanics going north or back to pucks.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Gone is the long, flowing hair — which accompanied his first five years in the big leagues — and in is a fresh, short cut.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Images taken from inside the Orion capsule have shifted from solely highlighting the glowing spectacle of Earth as seen from a cosmic perspective to refocusing on the moon as the mission draws closer to the silvery orb.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, some of the survey’s 100 multiple-choice questions gave city officials a different not-so-glowing look at operations within the police department.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Tucker picked up the heavy-duty custom bait-casting rod and put his 90-pound body to work battling the deep cat.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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Does this mean that you guys will finally be casting the role of Roman next season?—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the fungi extended more hyphae, the branching network pulsed and gradually expanded into a nutrient-gobbling lace.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Cut back the center stem when the plant is about knee high to promote branching and more flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Buckingham was briefly detained while a dozen police officers searched the premises before determining his son was safe and releasing the musician from custody.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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In these decays, an atom of one element transforms into another while releasing its remaining energy in the form of an electron.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Radiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiating. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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