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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
My concern is that whatever gasses that are emitted, that folks with respiratory issues, sensitive respiratory issues, can be affected.
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Michele Gile, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The company is also currently working with the Italian Space Agency to develop the concept for a satellite constellation to measure radio waves emitted by cosmic sources from the orbit of the moon.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Privacy Display works by controlling the direction of light emitted from each of the display’s pixels.
—Mike Feibus, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
The high tone remained intact, which the researchers took as solid evidence that the two sounds are emitted from separate systems.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Injection wells are supposed to be built in a way that only allows wastewater to be emitted deep in the earth.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
In the field, Harry Truman’s Approval Rating whinnied and tossed its head, and Richard Nixon’s Approval Rating flopped on one side and emitted a horrible gurgle.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Toward the end of the set, a cluster of electrical poles emitted showers of sparks and went dark.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Our measurements about how the universe is expanding come from relatively faraway objects that emitted their light a long time ago.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
Michele Gile, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The company is also currently working with the Italian Space Agency to develop the concept for a satellite constellation to measure radio waves emitted by cosmic sources from the orbit of the moon.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Privacy Display works by controlling the direction of light emitted from each of the display’s pixels.
—Mike Feibus, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
The high tone remained intact, which the researchers took as solid evidence that the two sounds are emitted from separate systems.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Injection wells are supposed to be built in a way that only allows wastewater to be emitted deep in the earth.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
In the field, Harry Truman’s Approval Rating whinnied and tossed its head, and Richard Nixon’s Approval Rating flopped on one side and emitted a horrible gurgle.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Toward the end of the set, a cluster of electrical poles emitted showers of sparks and went dark.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Our measurements about how the universe is expanding come from relatively faraway objects that emitted their light a long time ago.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emitted
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Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.—
Anika Burgess,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Kidman radiated in a double-breasted suit dress with a completely sheer shredded ballgown skirt.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 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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During the international ceremony, the BBC broadcast an outburst from a Tourette’s campaigner that included a racial slur, which was uttered while the actors were on stage.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jalloh was later released from that other facility.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Luria added that sentiment might improve for Big Tech if a new AI model is released that particularly impresses people, reigniting faith in the potential for strong returns.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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Now, in New York, the legs, torso, and arms—cast in cement and plaster at various locations during my travels—have been assembled into a life-size sculpture measuring over six feet tall, echoing Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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As Liza Mandelup was casting her new short documentary about the fans of Luigi Mangione, images of the 27-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson began to infiltrate her algorithms.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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The lyrics emanated from dramatic words and emotions expressed by owner Terry Pegula, football boss Brandon Beane and new head coach about their heartbroken hero.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Leibfried was responding to a report of a domestic disturbance in the building and was startled by a loud bang that emanated from the closed door of an apartment.—
Peter Passi,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Northwest Houston Drive A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on Northwest Houston Drive between exit 3B and I-635 South.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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The judge issued a warning to Cox during Friday’s proceedings.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Before taking his starting position, Malinin filled his cheeks with air and exhaled deeply several times.—
Alice Park,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Emitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emitted. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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