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
The Frost automatically determines the length of time the cycle should run and emits a beep when finished.
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Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Jan. 2026
This emits massive amounts of electromagnetic radiation out into space and towards our planet.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Its Anti-Acne LED Pen is an under-$100 gadget that emits blue and red wavelengths to kill acne-causing bacteria, diminish oil production, and rejuvenate skin on the whole.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Storing lettuce with produce that emits ethylene gases can also speed up spoilage.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Jan. 2026
This emits massive amounts of electromagnetic radiation out into space and towards our planet.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Its Anti-Acne LED Pen is an under-$100 gadget that emits blue and red wavelengths to kill acne-causing bacteria, diminish oil production, and rejuvenate skin on the whole.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Storing lettuce with produce that emits ethylene gases can also speed up spoilage.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emits
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Ethereally beautiful, with platinum hair, Fastvold radiates calm, a complement to Seyfried’s quicksilver curiosity, though both women have about them an inspiring clarity.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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When a fire begins in a room without ventilation, the heat radiates downward, eventually engulfing all combustible items in its path, causing a flashover, per NFPA.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 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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Falduto utters the words as his character Billy to Dewey, playing the opinionated student who becomes the stylist for the band.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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Also, include at least one lamp that casts a soft glow for relaxing or reading.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
4 Jan. 2026
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When this happens, Earth casts two shadows on the moon.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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Their contention regarding the sale emanates from two of the ports included in the transaction, both of which sit on opposite sides of the Panama Canal.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Dec. 2025
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Analysts say the billowing scent of hot dogs that emanates daily from the warehouse food court is a constant reminder of Costco’s commitment to delivering value at a time when American shoppers are fed up with nosebleed prices and constant scrimping.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
19 Nov. 2025
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That gas feeds the central black hole, which then releases gentle energy—enough to prevent new stars from forming, but not enough to destroy the galaxy.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Take a look at this week’s best new music releases below.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Emits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emits. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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