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
In one engraving from van Deventer’s manual, his arm is shown inserted into an empty uterus almost up to the elbow, the engraver’s close, texturing lines transforming his hand into a radiating light within a cavernous female darkness.
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Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
The home advantage definitely helps, with the American fans radiating a special kind of enthusiasm.
—Philipp Lahm, New York Times, 14 June 2026
With Iranian influence radiating through conflict ecosystems in Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia, the region is beginning to resemble a continuous arc of instability stretching from the Arabian Peninsula into East Africa.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Argus consists of 20 modular telescoping legs radiating from a central body.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
This process is currently being pursued for areas like the physics of energy radiating through the atmosphere, sea ice cover, and ocean circulation.
—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
Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
The home advantage definitely helps, with the American fans radiating a special kind of enthusiasm.
—Philipp Lahm, New York Times, 14 June 2026
With Iranian influence radiating through conflict ecosystems in Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia, the region is beginning to resemble a continuous arc of instability stretching from the Arabian Peninsula into East Africa.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Argus consists of 20 modular telescoping legs radiating from a central body.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
This process is currently being pursued for areas like the physics of energy radiating through the atmosphere, sea ice cover, and ocean circulation.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiating
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And that praise wasn’t only emanating from Beijing.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Other speakers raised concerns about potential odors and air pollutants emanating from the wastewater treatment facility and about how the facility might exacerbate flooding in the area.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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Another was a shining red orb of a hue the observer had never seen before.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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As the world looks for newer ways to meet it energy demands without emitting carbon, fusion energy seems to be the most likely option.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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However, the material that swirls around the black hole can heat up and glow due to friction and tidal forces, emitting radio waves and X-rays.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Billions of dollars are flowing into the game through the NBA’s new TV deal, with even more money likely on the horizon thanks to expansion fees.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Your creativity is flowing and needs a practical outlet during the Cancer moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Cellphone footage shows two glowing red orbs floating across the sky.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Speaking about the division race during the teams series this week, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns offered a glowing assessment of the rival club that has become one of the National League’s toughest opponents.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, soon signed it remotely too –– quickly casting doubt over whether an in-person signing event was now needed.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Before Sony, Chugerman worked in casting at ABC.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Removing the flower above a set of leaves or a new bud helps encourage branching.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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The frequency of horizontal gene transfer means that, in addition to the neatly branching trees that relate species by common descent, there are small threads connecting distant branches of the tree of life.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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In 2018, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist famous for wearing a beaded mask to hide his identity, exposed just how deep Ghana’s football problems ran by releasing a documentary that was screened at cinemas and theatres across the country.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But the White House is moving ahead with releasing details to the public, and on Wednesday, senior administration officials read out each line of the understanding to reporters.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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“Radiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiating. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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