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
Brith, filled with a sudden dread, stands very still, watching it, and the dog, sensing something, emits a low growl.
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Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
In order to discourage agents from using jqwik there is a change to what jqwik emits at runtime.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Nearly all industrial hydrogen is currently produced by stripping it from fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, a process that emits devastating amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
The balloon emits electrical shocks that help break up the calcium and allow the stent to open wider.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Shockwave makes a catheter that emits localized sonic pressure waves to crack hardened plaque in arteries.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
The incoming call emits a blaring ringtone that alerts a three-man crew at a moment’s notice.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Also known as catmint, this herbaceous perennial emits a chemical that acts as a natural insect repellent.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
Look for a gas or electric fire table that emits a small flame.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
In order to discourage agents from using jqwik there is a change to what jqwik emits at runtime.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Nearly all industrial hydrogen is currently produced by stripping it from fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, a process that emits devastating amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
The balloon emits electrical shocks that help break up the calcium and allow the stent to open wider.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Shockwave makes a catheter that emits localized sonic pressure waves to crack hardened plaque in arteries.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
The incoming call emits a blaring ringtone that alerts a three-man crew at a moment’s notice.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Also known as catmint, this herbaceous perennial emits a chemical that acts as a natural insect repellent.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
Look for a gas or electric fire table that emits a small flame.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emits
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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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Mineral Milk feels like cozying up with a blanket on a cold beach day, with lavender, sea salt, and an amber accord that radiates warmth.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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Halfway through, Mando is captured by Clone Wars’ bounty hunter Embo, who was voiced by Filoni on the show but never utters so much as a single line of dialogue here.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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Yet Cornelius Krull, the patriarch, speaks only a German dialect and never utters more than two words.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The film casts Courtenay as Norman, the devoted, slightly fey dresser to a declining Shakespearean actor (Finney) touring England during the Blitz.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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The finding casts doubt on previous studies that used these tools without accounting for intelligence and suggests depression screening in doctor’s offices may be flawed.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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And because hospitals get paid more when patients appear sicker, the financial gravity emanates in one direction.—
Darshak Sanghavi,
STAT,
3 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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How Insulin Resistance Works in the Body Insulin is the hormone your pancreas releases to move sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cells, where it is used for energy.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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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,
2 June 2026
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“Emits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emits. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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