emits

present tense third-person singular of emit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of emits Each of those ions, whether +11 or +12, emits a different wavelength of light, allowing the researchers to map not just temperatures within the corona, but also how those iron ions spread into interplanetary space and distribute heat. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026 This transition emits a faint radio wave at a wavelength of 21 centimeters. — Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 Unlike conventional hydrogen production, which largely depends on fossil fuels, the process emits no carbon dioxide when powered by renewable energy. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026 Many of these materials are made from oil, which emits pollutants when burned, driving climate change and fueling extreme weather. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 In our example of the pond, simply comparing the number of possibilities assumes that each stone emits a wave independently. — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 On the coast, the air stays warmer and thinner as the ocean emits the heat it’s stored through the summer. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Typical black ink is made with carbon black pigment that comes from burning petroleum at roughly 2,700°F, a process that emits up to 79 million metric tonnes of CO₂ each year. — Jessica Sager, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The device also emits 630nm red LED light, a wavelength commonly used to support collagen production and soften the look of fine lines over time. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emits
Verb
  • Whether Yves Klein blue or bright yellow, this bag radiates joy.
    — Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Today, calling from London on a bright afternoon, Melanie radiates optimism.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Rao wrote and co-produced the comedy, and nobody in it utters a line.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Over the course of Decay, Godflesh‘s 10th and supposedly penultimate album, frontman Justin Broadrick utters less than 150 words total in just 42 minutes.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Martin McDonagh’s latest comedy drama casts Malkovich as Chris Carlisle, a dying CIA assassin who in 1973 is visiting Chile’s Easter Island with a protégé, played by Sam Rockwell, who just may kill his mentor before their getaway is over.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The company works with a wide range of programmers, which casts Fox in an influential role with its rivals on the content side.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • McGregor offers a welcome counterbalance as Brooke, whose general disposition emanates from her relationship with her father, even as it’s hobbled by troubles the script pinpoints with delicacy.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Stubb’s reputation as a statesman emanates from his vision for the world.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The fictional planet’s volcanic landscape releases gases such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, both of which are hazardous at high concentrations.
    — Alix Freckelton, Space.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Generally, the center releases migratory birds on forest preserve property.
    — Harris Horowitz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

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“Emits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emits. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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