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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He added: "Sadly, nothing surprises me anymore when it comes to the bile emanating from the mouth of Reform; one wonders how much lower they might sink."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

It’s so peculiar that when the guy who long oversaw the process first encountered the sights and noises emanating from the seaweed lab, he questioned his career choices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

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 • Feb. 27, 2026

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 • Feb. 25, 2026

It was then I had become aware of a heated smell emanating from the car engine.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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