1
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
Threats to the ozone layer continue, from, for example, chlorine-containing molecules emitted by massive wildfires and aluminum oxide produced when satellites and other space objects burn up upon reentry into the atmosphere.
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
To enhance detection, the plants were treated with sodium tungstate, which amplifies the light emitted by dysprosium.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
When the seaweed rots, hydrogen sulfide gas is emitted, which smells like rotten eggs.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
They are also attracted to the pheromones emitted by other stink bugs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Using eggs that emitted sounds so these beautiful children could participate was heartwarming!
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
This musk is emitted from two scent glands, one on either side of the vent.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
One of the signatures of quark-gluon plasma and its formation is the fact that particles aren't emitted evenly, but in a preferred direction, which scientists call anisotropic flow.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Here in our Universe, the light that gets emitted from objects isn’t necessarily the same as the light that arrives in either our eyes or our instruments.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
To enhance detection, the plants were treated with sodium tungstate, which amplifies the light emitted by dysprosium.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
When the seaweed rots, hydrogen sulfide gas is emitted, which smells like rotten eggs.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
They are also attracted to the pheromones emitted by other stink bugs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Using eggs that emitted sounds so these beautiful children could participate was heartwarming!
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
This musk is emitted from two scent glands, one on either side of the vent.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
One of the signatures of quark-gluon plasma and its formation is the fact that particles aren't emitted evenly, but in a preferred direction, which scientists call anisotropic flow.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Here in our Universe, the light that gets emitted from objects isn’t necessarily the same as the light that arrives in either our eyes or our instruments.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emitted
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At just 10 years old, London Woodard radiated a gentle worldliness his family believed exceeded that of any other kid.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The image showed Trump in a long robe, his hand on the forehead of a sick man as light radiated from his palms, with a nurse, soldier and American iconography surrounding him.—
Sophie Brams,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2026
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They were uttered by de facto general manager Duke Tobin days after the 2025 season ended.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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But in the meantime, the president can’t take back his words, words that appear to meet the UN definition of genocide and, when uttered by a world leader, are taken as policy.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The cause of Jaxon’s death has not been released.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The White House has released the names of only about half the members, and just one is Jewish.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The studio’s biggest headline was made outside of the convention hall, when news broke of Adria Arjona being cast in a mystery role in Man of Tomorrow.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
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But filmmaker Morgan Neville painted a different picture of the legendary boss after speaking to cast members including Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney and Chris Rock for a documentary project decades in the making.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Diehard fans banged bass drums, songs emanated from the supporters’ wall and a packed stadium of 7,211 buzzed all the way through stoppage time of a tense game.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 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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Under guidance issued by the state, replica firearms are not considered deadly weapons.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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City officials have not directly addressed the governor's claims but issued a statement saying Dallas remains committed to following the law.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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From his home in California wine country, Policy raised a glass to how the 1920 meetings in Canton must have looked as the founders lit cigars and exhaled ideas around Ralph Hay’s Hupmobiles.—
Steve Doerschuk,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Wall Street looked at it, blinked, and slowly exhaled—leaving behind not a crater but a clearing, and for those paying attention, perhaps the most attractive technology entry point in more than a decade.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Emitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emitted. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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