1
as in radiates
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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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
Also known as catmint, this herbaceous perennial emits a chemical that acts as a natural insect repellent.
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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
Nitrogen emits its pinkish glow almost instantly, while oxygen takes a fraction of a second longer to produce the familiar green aurora.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
When disturbed — by waves, predators or even a curious beachgoer’s touch — the organism emits a blue-green glow.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
There's additionally a high-decibel emergency alarm that emits audible and visual alerts.
—Shirl Leigh
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
However, an alarm clock that emits bright, blue light can disrupt sleep and send our minds into a frenzy of thoughts.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
In addition, the wastewater treatment emits 21 million metric tons of greenhouse gases every year.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The suit says that the plant emits large amounts of pollution that are linked to asthma, respiratory diseases, heart problems and certain cancers.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
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
Nitrogen emits its pinkish glow almost instantly, while oxygen takes a fraction of a second longer to produce the familiar green aurora.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
When disturbed — by waves, predators or even a curious beachgoer’s touch — the organism emits a blue-green glow.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
There's additionally a high-decibel emergency alarm that emits audible and visual alerts.
—Shirl Leigh
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
However, an alarm clock that emits bright, blue light can disrupt sleep and send our minds into a frenzy of thoughts.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
In addition, the wastewater treatment emits 21 million metric tons of greenhouse gases every year.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The suit says that the plant emits large amounts of pollution that are linked to asthma, respiratory diseases, heart problems and certain cancers.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emits
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Pain radiates up her back after sitting for too long.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Inner peace radiates from you as the sun harmonizes with Jupiter.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 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 phrase also sometimes is used as a battle cry and has been employed by those with a nefarious agenda to instill fear of anyone who utters it and to raise concerns about Islam itself, according to Muslim scholars and civil rights advocates.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 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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His new film casts Niels Schneider as a man nearing 40, who keeps his life and his pursuits as a photographer to himself.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The duo even selected the signature scent that emanates within.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
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The image posted by the president Sunday night showed Trump wearing a biblical-style robe and laying hands on a bedridden man as light emanates from his fingers — while a soldier, a nurse, a praying woman and a bearded man in a baseball cap all look on admiringly.—
Will Weissert,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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When the imbalance becomes strong enough, the cloud releases energy in a rapid electrical discharge, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The idea works because copper releases small amounts of ions into the water.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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“Emits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emits. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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