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as in illumines
to supply with light
the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas
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as in radiates
to throw or give off
irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field
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Each fixture is topped with a discreet solar panel that charges throughout the day and automatically illuminates at night, so there's no wiring required.
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The tournament also illuminates America's growing, yet often unacknowledged, passion for soccer, allowing fans to openly embrace the sport.
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Her high ponytail worn to Wimbledon, however, feels like a playful departure—one that radiates serious Sporty Spice vibes without sacrificing an ounce of royal polish.
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This way, the whole surface area of each droplet radiates away heat.
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Recent ideas suggest that little red dots could be black holes cocooned in thick gas, possibly representing a completely new type of object called a black hole star, in which the tight shroud of gas emits light like a stellar atmosphere.
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Between May through August every year, the US emits an average of around 150 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from AC every month, roughly equivalent to the annual emissions of the Netherlands.
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Based on Harper Lee's seminal novel, the movie casts Gregory Peck as lawyer Atticus Finch, who in Depression-era Alabama defends a Black man wrongly accused of raping a young white woman.
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The mayor presides over City Council meetings, represents the city publicly and casts tie-breaking votes.
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The jealousy that emanates from every pore of this guy is uncontrollable.
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Festering below, stagnant water emanates the telltale smell of rotten eggs, likely a mix of methane and sulfur dioxide.
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“Irradiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiates. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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