1
as in emanating
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 shining
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 emitting
to throw or give off
the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves
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Recent Examples of radiating
On the ceiling, where the nave and transept intersect, there will be a depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove with radiating light and flames.
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Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
What emotion is radiating from the walls?
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Offerman, radiating the majestic vulnerability of a forlorn mountain, is spectacular, and his bond with Bodhi helps Margo dive deeply into her new pursuit.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
For patrician statesmen, grandeur is usually understated, radiating restraint rather than gawk-inspiring shows of brazen wealth.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
On the water, the 55-year-old mother seems to come alive, her adventurous spirit radiating outward, lighting her from the inside out.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
That distinction falls to Becky Shaw (Madeline Brewer), an office worker whom Max is set up with by Suzanna and her sweet but dull husband Andrew (Patrick Ball, radiating kindness).
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The eclipse won’t be visible from Earth — only from the Orion capsule — treating the astronauts to several minutes’ worth of views of the sun’s outermost, radiating atmosphere, the corona.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Not with the Final Four boasting its biggest quartet of teams going back roughly two decades, starting with guys such as Reed, Michigan's Aday Mara, Arizona's Koa Peat and Illinois' 7-foot Ivisic twins as anchors to lineups with size radiating all the way out to the perimeter.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
What emotion is radiating from the walls?
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Offerman, radiating the majestic vulnerability of a forlorn mountain, is spectacular, and his bond with Bodhi helps Margo dive deeply into her new pursuit.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
For patrician statesmen, grandeur is usually understated, radiating restraint rather than gawk-inspiring shows of brazen wealth.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
On the water, the 55-year-old mother seems to come alive, her adventurous spirit radiating outward, lighting her from the inside out.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
That distinction falls to Becky Shaw (Madeline Brewer), an office worker whom Max is set up with by Suzanna and her sweet but dull husband Andrew (Patrick Ball, radiating kindness).
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The eclipse won’t be visible from Earth — only from the Orion capsule — treating the astronauts to several minutes’ worth of views of the sun’s outermost, radiating atmosphere, the corona.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Not with the Final Four boasting its biggest quartet of teams going back roughly two decades, starting with guys such as Reed, Michigan's Aday Mara, Arizona's Koa Peat and Illinois' 7-foot Ivisic twins as anchors to lineups with size radiating all the way out to the perimeter.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiating
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The vehicle was apparently abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and towed to a police impound lot, where an employee noticed a foul smell emanating from the trunk last September and alerted authorities.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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To stand here is to feel shock, cruelty and despair emanating from the red clay of north Georgia.—
Keith Sharon,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Adjacent to this institution is the shining star of the Costa Mesa arts community, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, with a mission to entertain, educate, and engage the community.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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At Marathon Man’s mega-mansion, the speedster is hosting a poker game with Malchemical (Collins), whose Supe power is emitting a toxic gas.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Record-breaking drought in the Southeast continues to fuel flames in both states, and the fires are emitting enough smoke to keep air quality conditions poor across the area.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Drivers will discover that the design causes unavoidable backups in both directions on Broward Boulevard, plus confusing and hazardous lane changes to avoid traffic flowing from the opposite direction.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tucker County sits high on the ridge, with no rivers flowing into it and limited water storage.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Depending on the evening, dinner is served outside under the open sky or inside a softly glowing hoop house.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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What's left behind is a glowing core, known as a white dwarf, which is sending out radiation that causes the gas shells to glow.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Other states have to confront the unprecedented possibility of revising maps even as voters are casting ballots or the legal process of declaring intent to run for office has concluded.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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PooCrave rose in the wake of PopCrave, a Twitter account that is practically legacy media at this point, which aggregates news and celebrity birthdays and casting announcements (not to be confused with PopBase … which is similar and different).—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just as evolutionary biologists can reconstruct the branching history of a species from its genome, Astromech's engine is intended to explore potential future scenarios for pathogen or tumor evolution under therapeutic pressure.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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These long-blooming tropicals have a compact, upright habit, and dense branching for big impact in gardens and containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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After releasing albums across genres, both country and dance music, there has been growing speculation that the last project in the trilogy could be a rock album.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, Dyson has saved the day, releasing a travel version of its popular Supersonic hair dryer.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Radiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiating. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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