GAVE OFF Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

gave off

verb

past tense of give off

as in emitted

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There was a narrow bed and, above it, a row of light bulbs that emitted infrared beams.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Conventional diamond quantum sensors measure fluorescent light that is emitted by these defects.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of emitted

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Sometimes releases are allowed, despite the climate impact of methane, for example when a pressure relief valve is vented on a gas tank as part of maintenance.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Many sympathized with the victim, known as Jane Doe, and vented about Cornell’s response.

— New York Times, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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As that water dripped across the shelter floor, calcium carbonate settled on anything lying around—logs, leaves, pine cones, and Neanderthal tools.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026
The castles are built by hand using sprayed and dripped water to form pillars, tunnels, fountains, crawl spaces and slides.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dripped

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Yeter was discharged after initial treatment, the outlets reported, but she was later rushed back to the hospital by family members after falling ill at home.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026
Availability and insurance coverage vary, but those conversations are much easier to have before you’re discharged.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of discharged

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