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as in radiated
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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as in uttered
to send forth using the vocal chords
I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep
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Recent Examples of emitted
The new research, published March 18 in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, has for the first time calculated the carbon dioxide emitted and sequestered due to engineering work done by beavers in suitable wetland areas.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Research from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preservation Green Lab found that new construction — even energy‑efficient construction — can take decades to offset the carbon emitted during the building process.
—Jennifer N. Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The study authors propose that passing gravitational waves can subtly retune the light emitted by atoms.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Despite the millions in tax exemptions, EGLE notes the plant emitted more particulate matter or soot in 2019 than permitted.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Not only that, through comparing 182 skin biopsies, the researchers showed the UV emitted from tanning beds caused unique DNA mutations, more damaging than previously known.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
When airplanes fly through cold and humid areas, ice crystals can form around the soot particles emitted from the engine, creating clouds that trap heat and warm the planet.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Modern landfills are designed to capture the methane emitted, but even the most efficient systems still allow almost 58% to escape into the atmosphere.
—Ahmed Ibrahim Yunus, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Opponents argue that xAI understated the amount of pollution that will be emitted by its turbines in its permit application, with particular concerns around smog-forming nitrogen oxides and other pollutants that can be harmful to human health, including formaldehyde and airborne particulate matter.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Research from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preservation Green Lab found that new construction — even energy‑efficient construction — can take decades to offset the carbon emitted during the building process.
—Jennifer N. Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The study authors propose that passing gravitational waves can subtly retune the light emitted by atoms.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Despite the millions in tax exemptions, EGLE notes the plant emitted more particulate matter or soot in 2019 than permitted.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Not only that, through comparing 182 skin biopsies, the researchers showed the UV emitted from tanning beds caused unique DNA mutations, more damaging than previously known.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
When airplanes fly through cold and humid areas, ice crystals can form around the soot particles emitted from the engine, creating clouds that trap heat and warm the planet.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Modern landfills are designed to capture the methane emitted, but even the most efficient systems still allow almost 58% to escape into the atmosphere.
—Ahmed Ibrahim Yunus, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Opponents argue that xAI understated the amount of pollution that will be emitted by its turbines in its permit application, with particular concerns around smog-forming nitrogen oxides and other pollutants that can be harmful to human health, including formaldehyde and airborne particulate matter.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emitted
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In the Project Hail Mary universe, all life in our solar system’s sector of the Milky Way comes from an ancient ancestor of Astrophage that long ago radiated out from Tau Ceti, Weir says.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Those words — simple, dignified, and private — feel fitting for a man whose on-screen persona radiated quiet strength and unwavering principle.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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One friend uttered an expletive after taking a bite of the super-tasty, uber-tender steak, and soon after, the meat disappeared.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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Today, Anthropic is so big, so powerful, that every word uttered by its CEO is a potential news story.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Estimates broken down by city are expected to be released in May.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The first vote will be on advancing an amendment to the SAVE America Act, which would require photo ID to cast a vote.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Of a total of 1,384 ballots cast with 100% of precincts reporting, 926 voted in favor of the referendum and 458 voted against.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Their voices emanated throughout the auditorium with a blended reverberation.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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The pair of statewide proposals, which have yet to qualify for California’s November ballot, emanated from opposite sides of California’s political spectrum.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Crash reported on eastbound I-70/I-35 A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70/I-35 between West Ninth Street/Oak St/East Second St/Exit 2 and I-70 (Kansas City) (East)/I-35.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday, March 27 issued ground stops at Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Baltimore Washington International Airport, according to agency alerts.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Like my nervous system finally exhaled.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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After another season high Wednesday, Bates lowered his forehead to the ice and exhaled deeply.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Emitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emitted. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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