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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
One step up are ultrasonic mole repellent devices that emit sonic pulses and cause vibrations deep in the soil.
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
Dusty lights emit a dim, shadowy glow instead of a bright, inviting one.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Specifically, the study found the PATM patients emitted more petrochemicals, organosulfur compounds, and some aldehydes (including 39 times the normal amount of toluene, a chemical found in crude oil), among other distinctions—findings published in the scholarly journal Scientific Reports in 2023.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that can be emitted by malfunctioning fuel-burning heaters.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
Dusty lights emit a dim, shadowy glow instead of a bright, inviting one.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Specifically, the study found the PATM patients emitted more petrochemicals, organosulfur compounds, and some aldehydes (including 39 times the normal amount of toluene, a chemical found in crude oil), among other distinctions—findings published in the scholarly journal Scientific Reports in 2023.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that can be emitted by malfunctioning fuel-burning heaters.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emit
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Among the most notable is Teatro del Bíobío, a performing arts venue in the city of Concepción that, by night, radiates warm light through a semi-translucent facade like a paper lantern.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Spradlin said Straw Bale radiates understated warmth, while Autumnal Peach brings a dry and sun-infused heat.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2026
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Today, Anthropic is so big, so powerful, that every word uttered by its CEO is a potential news story.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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During the international ceremony, the BBC broadcast an outburst from a Tourette’s campaigner that included a racial slur, which was uttered while the actors were on stage.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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After the machine recount, the mayor’s race remained within one-quarter of 1% of the votes cast, the Supervisor of Elections said in a news release.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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Marco Grazzini has addressed his unexpected exit from the Virgin River cast after six seasons.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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With her hair cropped into a sleek, chocolate-brown bob with a side-part, Zendaya's look emanated French-girl chic, a pop of red on the lip providing the only real color and a pair of simple diamond hoops offering a rare glimpse of glitz.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Representing a departure from the artist’s preferred medium of wood, the monument curves outward from a narrow base, its vertical form and vaguely human contours seeming to emanate light, notwithstanding the material’s heft.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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His administration has already promised to release the nation’s oil reserves to relieve pressure and has eased sanctions on Russian oil, to the consternation of European leaders.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, as well the Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships carrying the Marines, are based in Japan and have been in the Pacific Ocean for several days, according to images released by the military.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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