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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
Incinerators emit more pollutants than coal plants or landfills.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
These budget-friendly gadgets detect moisture and emit a loud alarm when water is present.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee astronomers helped discover a unique space object emitting both radio waves and X-rays.
—Mia Thurow, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Many exoplanets discovered in recent years revolve around stars known as M and F stars, which emit harsh UVC radiation that often comes from solar flares.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
These budget-friendly gadgets detect moisture and emit a loud alarm when water is present.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee astronomers helped discover a unique space object emitting both radio waves and X-rays.
—Mia Thurow, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Many exoplanets discovered in recent years revolve around stars known as M and F stars, which emit harsh UVC radiation that often comes from solar flares.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emit
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The immense gravity of these central black holes generates huge amounts of friction in the accretion disk, which becomes very hot and radiates energy strongly, especially in ultraviolet wavelengths.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 July 2025
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Juliana Ross hopes to amplify LGBTQ+ voices Julian (Juliana) Ross found his calling in elementary school, drawn to the confidence and beauty that drag queens radiated.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The responses to use of one of the terms that still can’t be printed or aired in most mainstream news outlets often depends on the affiliation of the person who uttered the word.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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In our bubble, that slur was only uttered by crude uncles.—
Charles E. Kraus,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
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On July 5, the low angle of the sun will cast prominent shadows along the eastern rim of the impact crater, while highlighting reflective debris streaks known as ejecta rays that were cast out during its creation some 800 million years ago.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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During his Nip/Tuck run, McMahon was cast as the Marvel villain Victor Von Doom, a.k.a.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
5 July 2025
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The joy emanating from the largely millennial devotees was palpable, from the white clothing blanketing the stands to the breathless commentary throughout the concert.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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The head of the French military, Gen. Thierry Burkhard, laid out risks emanating from Russia that stretch well beyond Ukraine.—
Angela Charlton,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Just in time for the dog days of summer, Farmers' Almanac released its extended fall forecast.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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The award-winning costume designer will release The Fashion of Clueless (Simon & Schuster) in Oct. 7, now available for preorder on Amazon, Bookshop and other retailers.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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