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
Air isn't as efficient as water or steam for storing and radiating heat.
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Paved surfaces get hotter than those with plantings, absorbing and radiating out the sun’s energy rather than converting it into plant growth, which in turn creates shade.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
The spaces get smaller and smaller as the shark approaches, radiating a sense of that closing distance until the string stabs cut into the listener like so many glistening teeth.
—Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
An ice dam occurs when the snow piled on your roof begins to melt from the sun or the heat radiating from your home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
The classic, expensive-looking accessory instantly dresses up any outfit, with the intricate design radiating luxury and elegance.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
That shooting further heightened the fear and anger radiating across the Minnesota city since an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a Renee Good in the head.
—Steve Karnowski, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
The shops’ resurgence is powered by young people who seek out their warmth-radiating velvet interiors and welcoming atmosphere.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The Arc de Triomphe sits inside the busiest traffic roundabout in Paris, with 12 avenues radiating out from its center.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Paved surfaces get hotter than those with plantings, absorbing and radiating out the sun’s energy rather than converting it into plant growth, which in turn creates shade.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
The spaces get smaller and smaller as the shark approaches, radiating a sense of that closing distance until the string stabs cut into the listener like so many glistening teeth.
—Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
An ice dam occurs when the snow piled on your roof begins to melt from the sun or the heat radiating from your home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
The classic, expensive-looking accessory instantly dresses up any outfit, with the intricate design radiating luxury and elegance.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
That shooting further heightened the fear and anger radiating across the Minnesota city since an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a Renee Good in the head.
—Steve Karnowski, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
The shops’ resurgence is powered by young people who seek out their warmth-radiating velvet interiors and welcoming atmosphere.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The Arc de Triomphe sits inside the busiest traffic roundabout in Paris, with 12 avenues radiating out from its center.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiating
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Officers reportedly detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, later identified as Lisboa.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tim Thomas vividly remembers the aroma emanating from the first package that arrived at his home in rural southwest England following World War II.—
Jeremy Redmon,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ohtani and Sugano, shining stars in Japan, were both first-round selections in the 2012 Nippon Professional Baseball draft.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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Michael Pollan 60 Minutes Pollan commends Kennedy for shining a light on ultraprocessed foods.—
Sarah Koch,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Specifically, the weapon was described as a device capable of emitting powerful pulses of microwave energy.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
18 Feb. 2026
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Investigators, mounting the device on a helicopter flying slow and low, have tried to determine if Guthrie's pacemaker is emitting any detectable signals that could be used to help target her whereabouts, according to the sources.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Bipartisan skepticism of corporate power comes and goes in America, but the latest wave has roots in the parallel streams flowing from the Great Financial Crisis, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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This McGill and Chinese University of Hong Kong grad also has bylines in Architectural Digest, Men's Journal, Town & Country, and Observer—occasionally trading his keyboard for time in front of cameras for brand campaigns or keeping conversations flowing as a panel moderator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Despite debuting less than a month ago, this matching set has already earned glowing feedback from Amazon shoppers.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The reviews for this easy jambalaya recipe are glowing.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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But in the opening minutes of his first stop at a local restaurant, the president raised debunked claims of voter fraud, talked up his plan to require voters to show identification before casting ballots, and discussed the recent FBI raid of election offices in the state’s most populous county.—
Jeff Amy,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners voted 3-1 to remove Sanchez de Fuentes, with Angela Eady casting the sole dissenting vote and Commissioner Jannette Martinez absent.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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Latin superstar singer Bad Bunny is branching into the podcast game.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Gray matter consists of regions of nerve cell bodies and branching nerve fibers called dendrites, as well as points of connection between nerve cells.—
Christopher M. Filley,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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The company is also releasing matching green and red versions of its $129 Pixel Buds 2a earbuds.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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When police have acted on leads — searching homes and questioning individuals before releasing them —livestreamers and some media outlets have been quick to share the information.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Radiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiating. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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