Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave off
Verb
-
Toward the end of the set, a cluster of electrical poles emitted showers of sparks and went dark.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Our measurements about how the universe is expanding come from relatively faraway objects that emitted their light a long time ago.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary, who starred alongside Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow in Marty Supreme, vented about celebrities getting into politics during an appearance on Fox News' America Reports segment on Tuesday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Just make sure they're vented to prevent steam buildup.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
That included expert testimony that blood stains on Ryan's hands suggested Christine Banfield's blood had been dripped onto him from above.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
-
Johansson super-sized the radiance with her accessories, showing off a pair of dainty silver dangling earrings that dripped with pearls and diamonds.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The officer discharged his weapon, hitting Chakraborty four times.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
-
According to investigators, Steele allegedly discharged a firearm in the parking lot of the bar, striking two innocent bystanders, Wright said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Gave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20off. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
