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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
Following an on-site inspection in November 2020, the South Coast AQMD cited GKN Aerospace in 2021 for failing to maintain required emission records for volatile organic compounds, which are gases emitted from paints, coatings and solvents.
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Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Their goal was to force Chevron to pay its fair share in taxes and compensate those who may have been harmed by pollution emitted by the refinery, the groups said at the time.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies are drawn to the blooms, which emit a spicy-sweet fragrance at night.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Last November, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority banned ads from for at home light emitting diode (LED) face masks marketed to consumers.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Their goal was to force Chevron to pay its fair share in taxes and compensate those who may have been harmed by pollution emitted by the refinery, the groups said at the time.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies are drawn to the blooms, which emit a spicy-sweet fragrance at night.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Last November, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority banned ads from for at home light emitting diode (LED) face masks marketed to consumers.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emit
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The vibrant floral print of this Vince Camuto Maxi Dress practically radiates vacation energy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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This means any lithium they are born with should be rapidly burned through during the nuclear fusion processes that provide the star with energy to radiate.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Once again, we’re shown Blunt’s character being hijacked by aliens mid-weather report, uttering an alien language of clicks and pops.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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The only problem is that Truth never uttered those words.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Sennott, 30, appeared alongside Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, Saturday Night Live cast member Ashley Padilla, Keke Palmer, and Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson on The Hollywood Reporter's Comedy Actresses Roundtable.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Massive drills of Russia’s nuclear forces earlier this month and a series of belligerent statements from Moscow warning Kyiv’s European allies about possible retaliation for what the Kremlin cast as their involvement in Ukrainian drone attacks have underlined Putin’s intention to up the ante.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Not with all the smoke emanating from elsewhere.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Either way, the look is versatile and emanates a casual, cool feel that can be elevated with a bright red flat or silk scarf tied in your hair.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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An estimate from the British spy agency GCHQ released Wednesday put the total Russian death toll at 500,000, citing new information.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has released international dining guides since 2002.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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