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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 drones are difficult to stop and even harder to detect, giving their operators a high-resolution view of the target without emitting any signal that could be jammed.
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Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Garlic and Shallots Garlic and shallots also emit strong, sulfurous odors effective against a wider range of insect pests including aphids, mites, caterpillars, armyworms, moths, beetles, and whiteflies.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
These bulbs emit longer wavelengths, which are less visible and less appealing to most bugs.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Look for a gas or electric fire table that emits a small flame.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
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Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Garlic and Shallots Garlic and shallots also emit strong, sulfurous odors effective against a wider range of insect pests including aphids, mites, caterpillars, armyworms, moths, beetles, and whiteflies.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
These bulbs emit longer wavelengths, which are less visible and less appealing to most bugs.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Look for a gas or electric fire table that emits a small flame.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emit
Verb
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The flower, which radiates positivity and joy, encourages Leo to showcase their vivacious personality.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Naturally then, many guests greet the staff like old friends, and this familial atmosphere radiates out through the casual grace of the hotel staff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Often, amid the scramble of a breaking story or a crushing deadline, a cool, smiling Chardy would shrug and utter the mantra that came to define him to his Herald colleagues.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The reference, for those who don’t closely follow conservative news sources, was to a line Obama uttered in 2012.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
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Might that disenfranchise voters who already cast their ballots?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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California voters overwhelmingly approved the plan, with 64% of more than 11 million votes cast in favor of it.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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In the morning, I would be woken by music emanating from the frat house down the block.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle was apparently abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and towed to a police impound lot, where an employee noticed a foul smell emanating from the trunk last September and alerted authorities.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The city also hasn’t released a calculation of how many new units would be required if SB 79 ends up affecting 52 bus stops instead of four.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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No motive has been released, as of Friday afternoon.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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