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Recent Examples of give off
But there are only so many variations on fairy-princess fashion anyone can wear in a season before starting to give off the aura of a very high-end children’s birthday party entertainer.
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Vulture Staff, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Caine naturally gives off Big Granddad Energy on the regular but especially in this drama based on the John Irving novel.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
This color gives off a two-tone effect, changing its appearance between a cloudy silver under direct light and a subtle, barely-there baby blue under indirect light.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Human activities, from powering cars and appliances to simply existing (think body heat), give off what’s called anthropogenic heat.
—Ula Chrobak, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
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Vulture Staff, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Caine naturally gives off Big Granddad Energy on the regular but especially in this drama based on the John Irving novel.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
This color gives off a two-tone effect, changing its appearance between a cloudy silver under direct light and a subtle, barely-there baby blue under indirect light.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Human activities, from powering cars and appliances to simply existing (think body heat), give off what’s called anthropogenic heat.
—Ula Chrobak, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give off
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Researchers are still trying to investigate why exactly the rig shark emits these sounds.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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These very bright devices can emit upwards of 10,000 lux, designed to mimic a sunny day and help with symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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Nerissa Kimble vented about her experience at a hair salon in a Houston suburb in a now-viral TikTok video shared on March 16.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Helene’s winds damaged the door and roof and toppled the metal flu pipe that vented the wood stove.—
Ames Alexander (INACTIVE0,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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Sap dripped from the gash into a vessel near the base of the trunk, and in the morning, Woksis’s wife used the liquid to boil meat for dinner.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
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Othello review: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal shine in an otherwise shaky production Before long, Henry has dripped poison in Dorian's ear — warning him of his beauty's impermanence — while Basil's unchanging snapshot of his youth has evoked a bitter envy in the impressionable young man.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Anytime billions flow into an industry, competition ramps up and stock valuations soar.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The look featured a semi-sheer white top with flowing sleeves and a loose silhouette.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
25 Mar. 2025
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The 88-year-old pontiff will continue the therapy and physiotherapy after he has been discharged, Carbone added.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Officers found Christopher at the hospital, and John picked him up when he was discharged, the outlet reported.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Having great synergy between leader and team will trickle into company margins over time, leading to wins for all.—
Jordan Rackie,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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News of weather balloon reductions has trickled in over the last month.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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