1
as in radiating
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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as in uttering
to send forth using the vocal chords
I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep
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Recent Examples of emitting
Last November, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority banned ads from for at home light emitting diode (LED) face masks marketed to consumers.
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Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Roughly 75 percent of marine organisms are bioluminescent, using specialized light-emitting organs called photophores to hunt, mate, and survive in the pitch black.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
This is a very different character from those roles, with Stagg committed to his duty and his expertise — uninterested in emitting any kind of sugarcoating or warmth.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
This cooling layer uses silica particles and a porous structure to scatter and reflect sunlight while simultaneously emitting thermal energy extremely efficiently in the mid-infrared spectrum, the region through which heat can escape into the sky.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Usually that happens when the insulation of an underground electrical cable, corroded by road salt, starts to smolder, emitting toxic gases, and then a spark sets them off, sending the cover sky-high.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
Incandescent bulbs are popular culprits, but switching to LED lights will stop the cycle, emitting much less heat and maybe even helping to lower your power bill at the end of the month.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The idea is to produce everything people want without emitting greenhouse gases.
—John Reid, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Video footage of the crash's aftermath obtained by NBC shows the vehicle significantly engulfed in orange flames emitting billows of black smoke.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Roughly 75 percent of marine organisms are bioluminescent, using specialized light-emitting organs called photophores to hunt, mate, and survive in the pitch black.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
This is a very different character from those roles, with Stagg committed to his duty and his expertise — uninterested in emitting any kind of sugarcoating or warmth.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
This cooling layer uses silica particles and a porous structure to scatter and reflect sunlight while simultaneously emitting thermal energy extremely efficiently in the mid-infrared spectrum, the region through which heat can escape into the sky.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Usually that happens when the insulation of an underground electrical cable, corroded by road salt, starts to smolder, emitting toxic gases, and then a spark sets them off, sending the cover sky-high.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
Incandescent bulbs are popular culprits, but switching to LED lights will stop the cycle, emitting much less heat and maybe even helping to lower your power bill at the end of the month.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The idea is to produce everything people want without emitting greenhouse gases.
—John Reid, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Video footage of the crash's aftermath obtained by NBC shows the vehicle significantly engulfed in orange flames emitting billows of black smoke.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emitting
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Insulate sun-facing walls and garage doors to block heat from radiating inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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The galaxy's heart shines brightly in the image, with gleaming rays of light radiating from its center while gas and dust swirls around.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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In contrast to crimes such as murder or arson, which can be committed without uttering – or writing – a single word, threats are inherently crimes of language.—
Phillip M. Carter,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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Once again, we’re shown Blunt’s character being hijacked by aliens mid-weather report, uttering an alien language of clicks and pops.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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The Solntse-Teragerts telescope that the duo mounted outside Zvezda was designed to observe and collect data about strong solar flares emanating from the sun.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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They're all set up along pathways emanating from the main Edwardian-style house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Instead of just releasing Mythos, which proved in testing to be adept at spotting security holes, Anthropic initially made the model available to 11 organizations, including Club names CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks .—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Since only female mosquitoes bite, releasing males wouldn't increase the biting populations.—
Kimberly Miller,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Given the casting has been highly anticipated, fans have been quick to share their thoughts on who their ideal casting choices are.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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Thoughts will naturally turn to who will play the lead, with casting yet to come.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Recently, the former speaker spoke to Newsweek about Paxton taking on Talarico, issuing a warning to Texans and the state's Republican party.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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More and more data centers are being financed by companies issuing debt, tapping private credit funds, or through special purpose vehicles backed by securitized debt and mortgage bonds.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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“Emitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emitting. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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