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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
The 2022 ballot measure, titled Waste No More, cited restaurants as a major source of food waste — and composting as a way to keep that waste from landfills that emit climate-warming greenhouse gases.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
The classes of VOCs called terpenes are naturally occurring hydrocarbons emitted by conifers.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Cook at the highest setting, flipping as needed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, until crisp, golden, airy, and emitting a yeasty aroma, 4 to 5 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
In a pre-pandemic year, cruise ships at PortMiami emitted as much greenhouse gas in one year as almost 7,000 houses — a bigger city than Pinecrest.
—Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
The classes of VOCs called terpenes are naturally occurring hydrocarbons emitted by conifers.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Cook at the highest setting, flipping as needed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, until crisp, golden, airy, and emitting a yeasty aroma, 4 to 5 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
In a pre-pandemic year, cruise ships at PortMiami emitted as much greenhouse gas in one year as almost 7,000 houses — a bigger city than Pinecrest.
—Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emit
Verb
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The vessel had patrolled during the same years as the Growler but, in 1961, suffered a reactor incident that radiated its crew.—
Robert Sullivan,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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The excitement Moses radiated served as testament to Rhett Lashlee’s assessment of his roster coming together to finish out the season, even after the disappointment of falling short of a return ACC Championship Game appearance.—
Kyle Kensing,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The resident exited the vehicle and uttered an expletive.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
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My impression was that the word was too dull and bougie to be uttered.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When the pandemic happened, the only way to access live performance was if it was recorded and cast widely.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 30 years after its release, Freaky Friday was remade by Mean Girls director Mark Waters, casting Lindsay Lohan in the role inspired by Foster's, and Jamie Lee Curtis in the role inspired by Harris' character.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His pride in his teammates was emanating from his ear-to-ear smile.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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The show will emanate from iHeart studios in South Florida and be heard on more than 250 stations around the country.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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While the identities of the victims have not yet been released by authorities, the victims were all adults.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lionsgate released the first official teaser trailer for the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, on Thursday.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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