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Recent Examples of give off
While Peter’s relationship with Isabel resembles his team-up with Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan) in Seasons 1 and 2, Peter and Jay give off buddy comedy vibes in the trailer with their post-chase exchange.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
People who give off-road vehicles a try can be surprised by the ride, Farley said.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
These fruits give off ethylene, a natural ripening hormone.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Both pants boast a wide-leg design, medium-wash color, and functional belt loops to really give off the jeans illusion, but the Amazon pair features an elastic back waistband for optimal stretch and comfort.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
People who give off-road vehicles a try can be surprised by the ride, Farley said.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
These fruits give off ethylene, a natural ripening hormone.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Both pants boast a wide-leg design, medium-wash color, and functional belt loops to really give off the jeans illusion, but the Amazon pair features an elastic back waistband for optimal stretch and comfort.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give off
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In 2019, 2,696 metric tons of black carbon was emitted from ships north of the 60th parallel compared with 3,310 metric tons in 2024, according to a study by Energy and Environmental Research Associates.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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For any food that is not consumed, composting will be essential to reduce the greenhouse gases emitted from the breakdown, according to Báez.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Emma Stone teamed up with Squarespace, the website building and hosting company, for a 2026 Super Bowl commercial campaign that sees the Bugonia star venting her frustration that the domain of her name is unavailable for purchase.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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First of all, thanks to the Daily News for allowing its readers to vent their concerns on current events.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The necklace seems to almost drip with luxury, just like the sweating walls inside Cathy’s abode (no spoilers here, though).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ho’s voice dripped with disappointment at the fact.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Insulating silicone gaskets and foam silicone pads isolate the electronics and fans at the bottom from heat above; a fine steel mesh allows air to flow upwards from the fans, while preventing debris from falling into the componentry.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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Millions of dollars in federal funds were set to flow once again to the Hudson River Tunnel Thursday night, after a federal court order blocking the bucks expired.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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This allows for faster charging and discharging speeds compared to traditional battery designs, as the ions have shorter distances to travel and more sites to bond with.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The agreement would also require the company to replace a grinder pump that repeatedly malfunctioned and discharged large pieces of debris into the city’s sewer system, requiring costly repairs.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Dominik Szoboszlai had held Haaland’s shirt as the ball trickled towards the net, and the award of a red card to Szoboszlai meant the game was pulled back for a City free kick outside the box.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Invites have already begun trickling in for the Freehand this season (Sivan will show there on Sunday), and more will surely follow.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20off. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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