1
as in to emanate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
the heat radiating from the fire the spokes of a bicycle wheel radiate from the hub towards the rim
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2
as in to shine
to emit rays of light
fireflies give off their light by means of a chemical reaction that causes their abdomens to radiate
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3
as in to emit
to throw or give off
the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves
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Recent Examples of radiate
Later that afternoon, the trio will hop onto the festival’s large main stage, their melodies radiating out into the towering box canyon surrounding the town.
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Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2025
Yet his more sinuous, sculptural designs radiate glamour, romance and an otherworldly regalness.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The immense gravity of these central black holes generates huge amounts of friction in the accretion disk, which becomes very hot and radiates energy strongly, especially in ultraviolet wavelengths.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 July 2025
Juliana Ross hopes to amplify LGBTQ+ voices Julian (Juliana) Ross found his calling in elementary school, drawn to the confidence and beauty that drag queens radiated.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2025
Yet his more sinuous, sculptural designs radiate glamour, romance and an otherworldly regalness.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The immense gravity of these central black holes generates huge amounts of friction in the accretion disk, which becomes very hot and radiates energy strongly, especially in ultraviolet wavelengths.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 July 2025
Juliana Ross hopes to amplify LGBTQ+ voices Julian (Juliana) Ross found his calling in elementary school, drawn to the confidence and beauty that drag queens radiated.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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The historic meeting was a culmination of years of collective rage against increasing violence emanating from the U.S. Border Patrol, police and vigilantes against Mexican migrants.—
Jimmy Patino,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Effective passive mediation works by letting your mind empty of cluttering worries, like turning off a nosy kitchen fan or muting blaring music emanating from your teen’s bedroom.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
21 July 2025
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Une Femme offers the perfect antidote for skeptics of buttery, oaked Chard, with just enough body to shine when paired with an acid-bomb green herby salad or ceviche.—
Oset Babür-Winter,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Wilson shined with the first team, completing more than half his passes and racking up a handful of touchdowns.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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For example, cruise ships in Europe emit as much sulfur dioxide as one billion cars, according to a recent study.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Different materials in space absorb and emit infrared light at specific wavelengths, creating a kind of unique chemical fingerprint.—
Adi Foord,
Space.com,
26 July 2025
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Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, glows with buildings carved from Villamayor sandstone that shimmer like honey under the basking Castilian rays.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Its tools have been quirky designs and glowing lights, along with a focus on markets outside the US.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 July 2025
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The teaser reintroduces 12 queens from eight different international versions of the show, from the United States (season 10's Yuhua Hamasaki returns) all the way to five cast members from the Filipino edition.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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They're cast as hard-rock goofballs who take a radio station hostage with water pistols filled with hot sauce to get their demo tape played.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Once a cult product known for its use in aiding hair growth through scalp massage, castor oil — a natural oil derived from castor seeds — is now sweeping the beauty-sphere with its many uses and purported benefits.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The council approved a $900,000 settlement in a lawsuit deriving from a fatal police car chase as well as harsher penalties for those in violation of the city’s noise control ordinance.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Maybe investigative documents, perhaps including the files Trump ordered released, can answer some of these questions.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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The report was issued Sunday at 6:17 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 6:46 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot
Updated July 20,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
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European markets closed in mixed territory Wednesday, with sectors diverging as second-quarter earnings season ramped up.—
Ganesh Rao,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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Even beyond infrastructure, the business logic within these systems often diverges.—
Dave Albano,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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