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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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Many consumer discretionary companies are confronting higher costs emanating from the oil-price shock.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

From her home, she can see the plant and, emanating from it, “black clouds on an otherwise normal day.”

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The driver was later arrested "and there is currently no further danger emanating from him", according to police.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Food and water soon became scarce, thirst and hunger a commonplace, with nauseating odors emanating from the toilets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

As the crystal pillars loomed larger, I started to feel the power emanating from the next room.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

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