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
Some designs add a pattern of reflective material to the outer shell to keep heat from radiating out into the cold air.
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Longji Cui, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
Doherty is radiating positive energy.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
His smile always was radiating every day, no matter what the day was like.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
The same woman appeared again and again, radiating warmth with a young boy in her arms.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
When sealed correctly, a faucet cover traps heat radiating from indoor plumbing around the tap, preventing it from freezing and causing a burst pipe.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
At the heart of the Butterfly Nebula is a white dwarf radiating at an incredible 250,000 degrees Celsius (450,000 degrees Fahrenheit).
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 Nov. 2025
The village gets a new baker, Aimable Castagnet (Scott Bakula, radiating easy warmth), after the death of their previous, beloved bread guy.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
Longji Cui, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
Doherty is radiating positive energy.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
His smile always was radiating every day, no matter what the day was like.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
The same woman appeared again and again, radiating warmth with a young boy in her arms.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Terms of UsePrivacy Policy Terms of UsePrivacy Policy Evans has a reputation for radiating joy.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
When sealed correctly, a faucet cover traps heat radiating from indoor plumbing around the tap, preventing it from freezing and causing a burst pipe.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
At the heart of the Butterfly Nebula is a white dwarf radiating at an incredible 250,000 degrees Celsius (450,000 degrees Fahrenheit).
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 Nov. 2025
The village gets a new baker, Aimable Castagnet (Scott Bakula, radiating easy warmth), after the death of their previous, beloved bread guy.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiating
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In another imaging campaign, API, assisted by AMIGO, was able to produce detailed images of a black hole jet, the volcanic surface of Jupiter's moon Io, and stellar winds emanating from a distant variable star.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Those developments diverted attention — and at times overshadowed — the shutdown news emanating from Washington, where there was no progress to report.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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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,
8 Jan. 2026
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This step is important to remove all gunk and stuck-on food before moving on to conditioning and shining the surface, according to Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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With its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, China is working diligently to move away from fossil fuels toward non-carbon-emitting energy sources.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Rather than emitting a cold, stark light, our ceiling fixture now projects a warm, soft glow.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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The pennies could start flowing again, perhaps easing a shortage in some markets, after the Federal Reserve announced an upcoming shift in the distribution system of old 1-cent coins.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Now more diners are flowing through, gazing at the handwritten menu on the wall affixed with neat strips of orange tape, or calling ahead.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Glow-in-the-dark outsoles represent glowing engine headers, and the shoe’s color-shifting eggplant purple upper takes a page from custom car wraps.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, the actress uploaded a new selfie showing off her glowing complexion.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 30 years after its release, Freaky Friday was remade by Mean Girls director Mark Waters, casting Lindsay Lohan in the role inspired by Foster's, and Jamie Lee Curtis in the role inspired by Harris' character.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Presented by the Global Chapter of CSA, this award recognizes individuals or organizations internationally who have made a positive impact to the casting profession through innovative and meaningful contributions within the global entertainment industry.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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The branching story will explore a galactic conspiracy, revealing that humanity's development has been influenced by dark powers beyond our comprehension.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Tiny leaves and a dense branching habit give boxwood a strong visual presence in any landscape.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Netflix sci-fi show will be releasing the final season in three parts.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roosevelt did this by releasing a controversial message to Congress, mainly about trusts and corporate corruption, around the same time that Hughes gave a speech about his own political future.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Radiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiating. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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