1
as in radiated
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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2
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 width of certain spectral lines—fingerprints of the light emitted during flares—has long been wider than expected based on standard temperature assumptions.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Tuesday’s auroral activity follows a period of strong to severe geomagnetic storms Monday night and early Tuesday, after the effects from a coronal mass ejection—emitted from the sun’s surface over the weekend—reached the Earth’s atmosphere.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Instead of the familiar pulsing heartbeat of a typical pulsar, this source emitted a steady radio signal, unusually compact and highly polarized.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
This effect, known as photoelectron circular dichroism (PECD), describes how electrons are emitted differently depending on whether a molecule is left- or right-handed.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
This kind of radiation is usually emitted by calm and quiet gas and dust, so that was extraordinary.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Alpha particles, by contrast, are emitted at a higher energy than beta particles—typically around 5 MeV—and can’t penetrate a piece of paper.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
Regular radio pulses, emitted every 150 milliseconds, indicate a pulsar.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Aug. 2025
The bright blue light emitted from the device is a surefire way to disrupt your sleep patterns even more than your long travel day.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Tuesday’s auroral activity follows a period of strong to severe geomagnetic storms Monday night and early Tuesday, after the effects from a coronal mass ejection—emitted from the sun’s surface over the weekend—reached the Earth’s atmosphere.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Instead of the familiar pulsing heartbeat of a typical pulsar, this source emitted a steady radio signal, unusually compact and highly polarized.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
This effect, known as photoelectron circular dichroism (PECD), describes how electrons are emitted differently depending on whether a molecule is left- or right-handed.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
This kind of radiation is usually emitted by calm and quiet gas and dust, so that was extraordinary.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Alpha particles, by contrast, are emitted at a higher energy than beta particles—typically around 5 MeV—and can’t penetrate a piece of paper.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
Regular radio pulses, emitted every 150 milliseconds, indicate a pulsar.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Aug. 2025
The bright blue light emitted from the device is a surefire way to disrupt your sleep patterns even more than your long travel day.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emitted
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Everyone on stage radiated good vibes and, in the case of Ja Rule and Nelly, performed their hits one after the other, giving it the feel of a particularly jumping DJ set.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 Aug. 2025
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Her charisma radiated throughout the night, keeping the audience engaged not just with her music but with her magnetic personality.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Jones explained that Aramayo would always seek permission from those who had uttered the tic.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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His answer might be dismissed as vague if it were uttered by someone without his record of uncovering high-level crimes.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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Many of the episodes released so far have addressed Chase's sobriety struggles, as well as Harvey's favoritism of him over his other grandchildren.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Then, the Oversight Committee later released 33,000 files on Epstein, just hours after the discharge petition opened.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Though the bill is yet to be finalized, the orbital station is cast as the linchpin of sustainable exploration to enable longer stays, partner investment and cislunar monitoring.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Numerous recent hoax incidents have emanated from overseas, according to officials, complicating efforts to locate the perpetrators.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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Nuclear threats have emanated from Moscow since 2022 when Russia started its war against Ukraine, which is the main topic of the summit.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Plenty of agency officials were already put off by the DOGErs, who often issued peremptory orders to meet with them and answer questions.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since then, a court order has been issued to the school, but according to O’Connor, it’s still not followed.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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When police removed his key fob from his hand, Raibley allegedly exhaled and cursed, court documents said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Emitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emitted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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