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
Of all fossil fuels, coal emits the most carbon dioxide per unit of energy, and burning it releases deadly pollutants into the air.
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Simmone Shah, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Your Roomba emits a chime and flashes its indicator ring or a Wi-Fi symbol.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Research professor Juha Lehtonen notes Finland emits about 30 Mt of biogenic CO₂ per year from pulp mills and bioenergy.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
With 150 hours of burning time and a natural fiber wick, the candle emits woody notes with sage, cedarwood, and other earthy undertones.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
During their investigation, Corona Police discovered that the plane’s transponder — a device that, upon receiving a signal, emits a different signal in response — had been manipulated during the flight.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Both machines fire powerful lasers at molten tin droplets in a vacuum, which create plasma that emits EUV light.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Its belly emits a soft-glow light when your child gives it a little squeeze.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Simmone Shah, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Your Roomba emits a chime and flashes its indicator ring or a Wi-Fi symbol.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Research professor Juha Lehtonen notes Finland emits about 30 Mt of biogenic CO₂ per year from pulp mills and bioenergy.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
With 150 hours of burning time and a natural fiber wick, the candle emits woody notes with sage, cedarwood, and other earthy undertones.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
During their investigation, Corona Police discovered that the plane’s transponder — a device that, upon receiving a signal, emits a different signal in response — had been manipulated during the flight.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Both machines fire powerful lasers at molten tin droplets in a vacuum, which create plasma that emits EUV light.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Its belly emits a soft-glow light when your child gives it a little squeeze.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emits
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Olive Nwosu's debut feature radiates a restless, pulsing energy — both through the thrum of Lagos and the courage of its women.—
Teresa Xie,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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The bright and sweet Buckaroo radiates sincerity.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 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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The fire that sent her into the closed wards of forensic psychiatry still casts long shadows onto her life.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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The second season, which casts former reality TV stars like Survivor veteran Parvati Shallow and Real Housewives star Phaedra Parks, is riveting from start to finish.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ordinarily, the only chill in figure skating emanates from the ice itself.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pablo Santiago’s lighting and Aaron Rhyne’s projections lend the production a dreamlike fluidity, ideal for a play that emanates as much from Salieri’s memory as from his unconscious.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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In a show of power, the cartel frequently releases images of its members showing off weapons and armored vehicles.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 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,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Emits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emits. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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