radiated

verb

past tense of radiate
1
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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2
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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3
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 Feliciano and Jones radiated energy and exuberance throughout their first press conference as the principal owners of the Padres. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The Happy Hours star radiated in a strapless deep purple silk dress with a distressed scoop neckline and asymmetrical draping on her left hip, creating a ruched effect that cascaded down to the ankle-length hemline. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 The extended chords radiated color, but despite the influence of hip-hop and video-game music, the playing felt less mischievous than relentlessly mechanical. — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026 Team staff pulled him off the field at a clearly predesignated time, and his quiet, simmering frustration radiated across the entire facility. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 This party track introduced audiences to a version of Tito Double P that radiated a lighthearted madness — fueled by Skyy vodka and Old Parr whiskey, as per the song’s lyrics. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 The actress radiated grace, flashing a smile and striking a subtle pose for a portrait in the '50s. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 The largely peaceful celebration radiated out into the streets around the Garden, with some fans climbing on street signs and jumping on top of vehicles. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiated
  1. emanated
  2. shone
  3. emitted
  4. derived
  5. glowed
  6. cast
  7. flowed
  8. released
Verb
  • Another interpretation is that people would rather spend their limited time on prose that emanated from another human mind.
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Persistent cheers emanated from outside the locker room, where kids flanked the ramp to see the Ravens take the practice field.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of emanated
Verb
  • The lefty, who shined in the Yankees’ rotation before suffering a flexor strain, could also factor into the bullpen.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Kevin McCarthy captured a spectacular view as the eclipsed moon shone blood red in the skies over North Carolina, after a brief weather scare!
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of shone
Verb
  • In 2024, the South Coast Air Quality Management District reported that the Prima Deshecha Landfill emitted around 2,681 pounds of ethylbenzene annually and 55 pounds of toluene.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Many objects that originally emitted visible light are now brightest in the infrared.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • History and discovery Buprenorphine is derived from thebaine, an alkaloid that occurs naturally in the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum).
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Minneapolis company has shifted to fruit- and vegetable-based dyes as well as colors derived from spices like turmeric and paprika to give its cereals their customary bright colors.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of derived
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  • Inspired by an art show that was itself inspired by the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, the club featured palm trees, polka-dot banquettes, murals of the hotel and pool, and a NO VACANCY sign outside that glowed perpetually into the night.
    — Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Scientists began describing minerals that glowed in the dark as phosphors in the Middle Ages.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of glowed
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  • The referendum campaign has fueled debate about Iceland’s place in the world, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told reporters after casting her ballot in ​the capital on Saturday.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Holocaust monument took Treister five years to design and sculpt, and included research in Jerusalem and work in Taiwan and Mexico City, where his sculptures were cast.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of cast
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  • The world went in, and pliant, playful interpretations flowed out.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The result was a slurry of melting ice, rock and water that quickly flowed into the river.
    — Umesh Haritashya, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of flowed
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  • Styles went on to play two verses and choruses of the song, originally released in 1974, and told the crowd to sing along on the first chorus.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The studio has released seven titles that have won 10 Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, with voice talent including Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Ethan Hawke, John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley and Oprah Winfrey.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Radiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiated. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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