1
as in radiates
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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2
as in utters
to send forth using the vocal chords
I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep
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Recent Examples of emits
Oxygen emits either a greenish-yellow light (the most familiar color of the aurora) or a red light; nitrogen generally gives off a blue light.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Once in landfills or wastewater treatment plants, that waste breaks down and emits greenhouse gases.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
On one end, oil refining emits more air pollutants than any other process in the oil industry.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
One analysis notes national rail emits ~35 g CO₂e per kilometer, while average gasoline cars emit ~170 g - meaning that train travel can correspond to only ~20% of the carbon per person compared to driving.
—Chelsea Haney
october 25, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Ordinary matter emits light in various wavelengths, which allows it to easily be seen.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The object emits no light, meaning the astronomers had to use a clever workaround to find it.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
When pressed and held for three seconds, the Panic Button emits a signal to sound the siren on your Ring Alarm.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Once in landfills or wastewater treatment plants, that waste breaks down and emits greenhouse gases.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
On one end, oil refining emits more air pollutants than any other process in the oil industry.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
One analysis notes national rail emits ~35 g CO₂e per kilometer, while average gasoline cars emit ~170 g - meaning that train travel can correspond to only ~20% of the carbon per person compared to driving.
—Chelsea Haney
october 25, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Ordinary matter emits light in various wavelengths, which allows it to easily be seen.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The object emits no light, meaning the astronomers had to use a clever workaround to find it.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
When pressed and held for three seconds, the Panic Button emits a signal to sound the siren on your Ring Alarm.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emits
Verb
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This one radiates intrigue without trying, a cool blend of rhubarb, rose, and vetiver that reads sophisticated but spontaneous.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Replace your traditional table runner with a DIY magnolia garland that radiates seasonal charm.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The first words Mariah Carey utters on her 16th studio album are quintessential diva.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The season 2 finale centered around a tornado destroying the store, when Brett utters his only line of dialogue in the series as the storm approaches.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Which casts a show seemingly designed to bypass all judgments with respect to storytelling and taste, gliding straight to the pleasure center of some imaginary horny, enraged, shopaholic feminine id, in a fairly sinister light.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The study might help break down ADHD stigma, which casts any type of neurodivergence as a challenge.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The model's exceptional self-love emanates through Simply Winnie, says the book's editor, Penguin Workshop's Elizabeth Lee.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Everything — from the app that pings the cookie drops to the branding strategy that weaponizes nostalgia and novelty — emanates from this Provo facility.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The sulfur-rich stream, fed by natural springs and winds through the cavern, releases hydrogen sulfide that sustains this unexpected chain of life.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Emits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emits. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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