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as in to radiate
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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Recent Examples of emit
In fact, Jupiter's moon Io could be emitting hundreds of times as much heat from its surface as was previously estimated.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Even his portrayal of a man with advanced dementia, in The Father (2020), which won the Academy Award for Best Actor, emitted a disconcerting power.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Offering negligible protection compared to Earth’s magnetosphere, these worlds themselves do little to shield any surface dwellers from the particles and radiation emitted by the Sun.
—Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
Collectively, everyone emitted the infectious aura of being in search of something beyond the conventions of a traditional vacation.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Even his portrayal of a man with advanced dementia, in The Father (2020), which won the Academy Award for Best Actor, emitted a disconcerting power.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Offering negligible protection compared to Earth’s magnetosphere, these worlds themselves do little to shield any surface dwellers from the particles and radiation emitted by the Sun.
—Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
Collectively, everyone emitted the infectious aura of being in search of something beyond the conventions of a traditional vacation.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emit
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The porous polymer coating that reflects up to 97 percent of sunlight and radiates heat into the air, keeping surfaces up to six degrees cooler than the surrounding air even under direct sun.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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This past fashion month, the SS26 collections radiated an overwhelming sense of emotion and community through movement, texture, and craftsmanship.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The resident exited the vehicle and uttered an expletive.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
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My impression was that the word was too dull and bougie to be uttered.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The region saw 30% to 40% fewer ballots cast than in last year’s presidential election, for example.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sam Claflin was cast in the role of Billy Dunne.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The moon will be just a couple of days from new, making this a very favorable year to watch for these ultra-swift streaks of light that will appear to emanate from out of the Sickle of the constellation Leo.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Those developments diverted attention — and at times overshadowed — the shutdown news emanating from Washington, where there was no progress to report.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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While the identities of the victims have not yet been released by authorities, the victims were all adults.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lionsgate released the first official teaser trailer for the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, on Thursday.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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