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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
Frozen shrimp sold at Walmart might be contaminated with Cesium-137, a chemical that emits radiation.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Decomposing banana peels can emit odors that attract pests.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
The factory emitted a steady din and hum as work proceeded on vehicles below.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Transportation, which also includes ships, trains and planes, is the largest sector emitting climate-warming gases, according to the EPA.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Decomposing banana peels can emit odors that attract pests.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
The factory emitted a steady din and hum as work proceeded on vehicles below.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Transportation, which also includes ships, trains and planes, is the largest sector emitting climate-warming gases, according to the EPA.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emit
Verb
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Just as Queenz Eye’s fashion choices embrace contrast and individuality, their music radiates the same spirit of boldness and diversity.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
27 Aug. 2025
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On the outside, Jin Yul radiates a chic and reserved energy.—
Sara Smith,
Variety,
27 Aug. 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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Those who utter them must know that no one believes them.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 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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Viral videos show groups of girls dressed in head-to-toe neon orange Lorax fits, sporting Pitbull-style bald caps, or emanating Alexander Hamilton in a Founding Father outfit, complete with a powdered wig.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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With weak leadership, Japan will struggle to navigate the uncertainty emanating from Washington.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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Investors will also keep an eye on economic data, including the gross domestic product data growth rate for the second quarter, which is set to be released on Thursday morning.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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Since then, he was released from the Broward Jail after paying a $150,000 bond, records show.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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