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Synonyms

emanating

American

[em-uh-ney-ting] / ˈɛm əˌneɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

sent, proceeding, or flowing from or as if from a source (sometimes used in combination).

Approvals for the purchase of radioactive materials and radiation-emanating equipment must be received in advance.
The photographer’s currently running solo exhibition revolves around the emanating mystery of exotic spaces.

Other Word Forms

nonemanating adjective

Etymology

Origin of emanating

emanat(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Blasts were heard in northern Tehran and smoke was seen emanating from a building, an AFP journalist reported.

From Barron's

This campaign stuttered through matches against Nepal, West Indies, Scotland and Italy but now there is a feeling of real belief emanating from this squad.

From BBC

Investigators had been granted a search warrant to look in the vehicle Sept. 8 after a tow yard worker noticed a rotting smell emanating from the vehicle.

From Los Angeles Times

Forgive me, but I have seen and heard prophecies emanating from what must be the same Doomsday Machine before.

From Barron's

Forgive me, but I have seen and heard prophecies emanating from what must be the same Doomsday Machine before.

From Barron's

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