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as in emanated
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 shone
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 emitted
to throw or give off
the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves
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Recent Examples of radiated
In the following months, painful shocks radiated through her chest and back.
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Brett Kelman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
In the Project Hail Mary universe, all life in our solar system’s sector of the Milky Way comes from an ancient ancestor of Astrophage that long ago radiated out from Tau Ceti, Weir says.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
Those words — simple, dignified, and private — feel fitting for a man whose on-screen persona radiated quiet strength and unwavering principle.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
The energy and the eagerness practically radiated through television screens around the world.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
While Vietnam radiated warmth as a whole, Cuba revealed its charm in smaller moments, like when the fun-loving construction workers in Havana lit up at gifts brought from the States.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.
—Anika Burgess, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Kidman radiated in a double-breasted suit dress with a completely sheer shredded ballgown skirt.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Its voice radiated a sure and fearless tone that made all other creatures of the jungle offer silent respect to this animal that is surely king of his domain.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Brett Kelman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
In the Project Hail Mary universe, all life in our solar system’s sector of the Milky Way comes from an ancient ancestor of Astrophage that long ago radiated out from Tau Ceti, Weir says.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
Those words — simple, dignified, and private — feel fitting for a man whose on-screen persona radiated quiet strength and unwavering principle.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
The energy and the eagerness practically radiated through television screens around the world.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
While Vietnam radiated warmth as a whole, Cuba revealed its charm in smaller moments, like when the fun-loving construction workers in Havana lit up at gifts brought from the States.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.
—Anika Burgess, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Kidman radiated in a double-breasted suit dress with a completely sheer shredded ballgown skirt.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Its voice radiated a sure and fearless tone that made all other creatures of the jungle offer silent respect to this animal that is surely king of his domain.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiated
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Their voices emanated throughout the auditorium with a blended reverberation.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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The pair of statewide proposals, which have yet to qualify for California’s November ballot, emanated from opposite sides of California’s political spectrum.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Tomislav Ivisic of Croatia, who stands 7-foot-1, and his 7-2 twin brother Zvonimir have shined in March.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tomislav Ivisic of Croatia, who stands 7-foot-1, and his 7-2 twin brother Zvonimir have shined in March.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Across the nation, the level of light emitted at night has dropped by as much as 50 percent in some cities, according to Bloomberg, as fuel shortages force widespread power cuts.—
Thomas E. Franklin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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That's nearing the roughly 880 million tons emitted by the entire global aviation industry, an estimate from industry group Air Transport Action Group.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Over 99% of global plastics are derived from fossil fuels, according to the Center for International Environmental Law.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wei’s goods are made with polypropylene, a plastic material derived from oil and made in the Middle East, a dominant producer in the global industry.—
Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Steinfeld glowed in a gorgeous peachy-pink Prada gown covered in silver studs.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tournament logos glowed on the massive video boards mounted on either side of the building, a constant reminder that a new phase of the season has begun.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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While the lunar far side will be only partially lit during the flyby, the lighting is set to cast long shadows that highlight craters, ridges, and slopes in greater detail.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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After some rain earlier in the day, a magnificent sunset broke through the clouds and cast a rainbow into the sky.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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And from there, the rest of the show flowed, with little ebb.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Our destination was the Mississippi Canyon—an incision, now underwater, that formed roughly thirty thousand years ago, when the Mississippi flowed more than a hundred kilometres past its modern-day delta.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Individual awards such as Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Coach of the Year will be released throughout the week.—
Charles Baggarly
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Captain has been released from jail after a judge set bail at $250,000, and he is set to enter a plea on April 9, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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