gave off

past tense of give off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave off
Verb
  • In the aftermath of such a transition, a background of low-energy remnant radiation would be emitted omnidirectionally, persisting even until the present day.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
  • When the bacterium is emitted into the atmosphere, these INPs generate ice particles — a process called ice nucleation that is the first step in rain formation in cold clouds.
    Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Heat is vented out the rear, and a new thermal gel solution is used across the core parts.
    Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The day began with a controversial story in the Chicago Tribune, in which Reese vented some longstanding frustration with the organization for not building a better team around her.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Tyler Andrew Riddle dripped with charisma and smarts.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Minneapolis community mourns after deadly shooting Tears dripped down cheeks as mourners wrote messages at a memorial Wednesday following a deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • He was later constructively discharged.
    Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • He was discharged on Wednesday and continues to be monitored by a doctor.
    Michael Rios, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Gave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20off. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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