sends (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of send (out)
as in casts
to throw or give off strangely, the air conditioner is sending out warm air

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sends (out)
  1. casts
  2. radiates
  3. releases
  4. emits
  5. throws out
  6. emanates
Verb
  • The spectre of Midwest emo looms large; American Football in particular casts a considerable shadow.
    — Nick Laskin, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In Minor Black Figures, Taylor casts a sharp gaze on the New York art scene through the eyes of Wyeth, a young Black painter caught in the throes of creative struggle.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of casts
Verb
  • Today, calling from London on a bright afternoon, Melanie radiates optimism.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Joy radiates from the image, bringing a sense of reclamation not only to Destin, but also to the sea of people who see themselves in him.
    — Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of radiates
Verb
  • That water releases enormous amounts of heat into the atmosphere, shifting weather patterns around the world.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS GOSPEL QUEST — Popular Christian YouTuber releases biblical fantasy novel meant to challenge today’s dark content.
    — , FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of releases
Verb
  • Many of these materials are made from oil, which emits pollutants when burned, driving climate change and fueling extreme weather.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In our example of the pond, simply comparing the number of possibilities assumes that each stone emits a wave independently.
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of emits
Verb
  • Yeun manages to keep his cool like an interested observer who throws out useful suggestions every now and then.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Park then throws out a question already on the minds of Pugh’s fans and collaborators.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of throws out
Verb
  • McGregor offers a welcome counterbalance as Brooke, whose general disposition emanates from her relationship with her father, even as it’s hobbled by troubles the script pinpoints with delicacy.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Stubb’s reputation as a statesman emanates from his vision for the world.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of emanates
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“Sends (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sends%20%28out%29. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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