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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
Clarissa’s mother warns her to leave him, as Lionel seems to radiate only sadness and a secret within, David probably never not on his mind over the years.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
On the other hand, any fleeting gesture of affection or vulnerability — like Chandan standing in Shoaib’s path during an Islamophobic assault — makes love practically radiate through the screen.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 21 May 2025
On the mound, Shem Tov smiled and blew kisses to the crowd, radiating warmth and kindness.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
Crammed with snippets of our lives and yours, radiating with your Catholic impulse toward God's mercy.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
On the other hand, any fleeting gesture of affection or vulnerability — like Chandan standing in Shoaib’s path during an Islamophobic assault — makes love practically radiate through the screen.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 21 May 2025
On the mound, Shem Tov smiled and blew kisses to the crowd, radiating warmth and kindness.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
Crammed with snippets of our lives and yours, radiating with your Catholic impulse toward God's mercy.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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The dark understory of the forest began to glow, a vibration emanating from its depths, rising to the sound of a jet engine.—
Jordan Thomas
May 28,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2025
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Darling at Park Lane New York An air of whimsy emanates through Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Park Lane New York’s 47th-floor rooftop.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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What Happens On The Solstice On the date of the June solstice, the sun shines directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, an imaginary line around Earth at 23.5 degrees north of the equator (through Mexico, India and Egypt).—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Then, on June 11, the full moon in your light shines a light on your inner world and personal foundation, urging you to prioritize yourself before devoting all your focus to a relationship.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Decaying sargassum poses health risks, emits noxious gases, and smothers marine habitats and tourist beaches alike, underscoring a cascading set of environmental and economic challenges well beyond the Caribbean islands.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The feature includes the research and voices of more than 100 leading international architects; Kossakovsky details in the trailer that eight percent of all CO2 is emitted due to cement, with 36 percent of that coming from construction alone.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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How to Use: Start with a fresh canvas—exfoliate the day before to sweep away dead skin and prep for a smooth, even glow.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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Saturn will glow in the sky to the right, and the sparkly Pleiades star cluster will be visible just to the pair’s left.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2025
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Due to advances in casting technology, changes in social conditions and evolutions in regional taste, new fashions in ritual bronze casting arose.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Kirkpatrick, whose credits include Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six, resists casting any of her four leads in roles as easy as victim or villain.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Flag football is categorically different, but the rules and play are derived from the game of football.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The $265,000 grant is derived from the Department of Industrial Relations, which receives state funding.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Generic drugs, which are designed to provide the same therapeutic effects as brand-name ones and are released after their patents expire, account for 90% of all prescriptions in the US.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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On May 29, a day after Todd and Julie were released from their forever prisons, Savannah shared an Instagram Reel with multiple selfies of herself and her father shopping together.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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For my generation, Gen Z, reaching such a milestone is hard to fathom, in large part because of the diverging politics of young men and women.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
12 June 2025
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The spread between inventory costs and inventory levels is the highest its been since the pandemic The metrics typically track together but diverged in the first months of 2025 as importers rushed to get goods into the U.S. ahead of tariffs.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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