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as in to radiate
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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Recent Examples of emit
Incinerators emit more pollutants than coal plants or landfills.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
These budget-friendly gadgets detect moisture and emit a loud alarm when water is present.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee astronomers helped discover a unique space object emitting both radio waves and X-rays.
—Mia Thurow, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Many exoplanets discovered in recent years revolve around stars known as M and F stars, which emit harsh UVC radiation that often comes from solar flares.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
These budget-friendly gadgets detect moisture and emit a loud alarm when water is present.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee astronomers helped discover a unique space object emitting both radio waves and X-rays.
—Mia Thurow, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Many exoplanets discovered in recent years revolve around stars known as M and F stars, which emit harsh UVC radiation that often comes from solar flares.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emit
Verb
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Dealing with rage wouldn’t seem the term most applicable to Estévez, who is as amiable and animated as anyone in the Royals’ clubhouse and radiates a room-energizing presence.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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The panoramic terrace creates visual continuity between interior and exterior, while the club’s signature infinity pool radiates notes of color and joy, like an echo to the location’s musical appeal.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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During a recent interview, the former MVP uttered a bold prediction regarding a key member of the Dallas Cowboys roster.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Scenes of long discussions seem brisk, even at pensive tempi, because of the way that the lines uttered strike off one another—and because of the energetically thoughtful performances that bring the characters to life.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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The pair have been hosting the show, which is ostensibly a history of Saturday Night Live told through the duo and interviews with other cast members, since January 2022.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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What was the process like for you, casting a film versus casting for photo shoots?—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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But headwinds emanating from the public sector could affect access.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This fits the belligerent tone emanating even from some centrist elements.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
22 June 2025
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Following his hearing Wednesday, Sayer was released on $150,000 bond into home detention with location monitoring.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Pope and Chambers were released on conditions pending future court proceedings.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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