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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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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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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
Neon blue airbrushing radiated off a sunshine-yellow base, while hot pink auras stood in stark contrast to white French tips.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The hot walls, ceilings and windows can radiate heat directly onto your body.
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Zoltan Nagy,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Others expressed surprise that the author of such harrowing novels seemed to radiate inner calm.
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Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
It has been suggested that from the capitol grounds should radiate a number of fine highways, like the spokes of a wheel, over which Floridians could drive, easily and quickly, to all parts of the state.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The hot walls, ceilings and windows can radiate heat directly onto your body.
—
Zoltan Nagy,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Others expressed surprise that the author of such harrowing novels seemed to radiate inner calm.
—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
It has been suggested that from the capitol grounds should radiate a number of fine highways, like the spokes of a wheel, over which Floridians could drive, easily and quickly, to all parts of the state.
—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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That trifecta, along with an overwhelming sense of gratitude emanating from the stage at Wolf Trap Filene Center June 30, summarizes The Generations Tour.
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The jealousy that emanates from every pore of this guy is uncontrollable.
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
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But good things tend to happen for the Phillies when Schwarber shines — and the second half isn’t even here yet.
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Enormous fires destroy homes, kill people and emit huge amounts of soot into the air.
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The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.
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Scientists have long grouped sharks together as a natural evolutionary unit, meaning every shark species shares a common ancestor that rays and skates do not.
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The PlayStation 5 Pro is a more powerful spin on the vanilla PS5, thanks to ray tracing and AI upscaling that give games a visual boost.
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The glowing ribbon of the Milky Way tumbles directly through this cosmic triangle before arcing towards the southern horizon, though its diffuse light will be hidden behind a veil of moonlight on the night of the full moon.
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Nobody writes a glowing reference for the person who stole their idea.
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The House of Representatives had just passed the SAVE America Act, a bill that would force people to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to show photo identification when casting a ballot.
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Sanchez, boosted by voters from Peru’s rural regions, led the race earlier in the count and also won votes cast within the country by a slim margin.
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Some explanations of bodily difference were obviously wrong, such as physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Rush’s conviction that the dark skin of African Americans was a disease, derived from leprosy.
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The real benefit is derived when the feedback is followed by visible action that improves experience, trust and retention.
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Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
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As of Monday, the father was treated and released from a hospital, where his 11-year-old remained in stable condition.
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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