Synonyms of emitting

emitting

verb

present participle of emit

1

as in radiating

to throw or give off

nuclei that emit gamma rays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• radiating
• emanating
• releasing
• casting
• issuing
• expelling
• exhaling
• eliminating
• evolving
• irradiating
• discharging
• sending (out)
• shooting
• pouring
• venting
• giving out
• throwing out
• expiring
• excreting
• exuding
• secreting
• erupting
• evacuating
• oozing
• spraying
• ejecting
• spewing
• spouting
• gushing
• spurting
• squirting
• jetting
• outpouring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorbing
• inhaling
• taking up
• sucking (up)
• soaking (up)
• sponging

2

as in uttering

to send forth using the vocal chords

I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• uttering
• whispering
• delivering
• squeaking
• sobbing
• sputtering
• panting
• exclaiming
• groaning
• snarling
• moaning
• gasping
• whimpering
• hooting
• squawking
• quavering
• squealing
• heaving
• stuttering
• mouthing
• ejaculating
• stammering
• blurting (out)
• yowling
• lipping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emitting

This is where a non-carbon-emitting power source like nuclear energy is helpful. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

During the season, female tarantulas remain underground and begin emitting strong pheromones to attract males, who leave their burrows in hopes of finding mates, per the University of California. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

The other requires local water providers to determine whether the water use of large data centers — for cooling of spaces filled with heat-emitting servers — is compatible with the local water supply. — Des Moines Register, States Newsroom, 3 Sep. 2026

Basically every device with a battery or power cable these days is emitting some kind of signal, mostly WiFi or Bluetooth. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

The Slingshot surges forward as the tach swings toward redline, the exhaust emitting a guttural howl. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Footage obtained by Airline Videos, a website that posts plane-spotting footage, shows a DHL jetliner touching down on the runway and, seconds later, white smoke emitting from the aircraft’s rear tires. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

The new model can go up to 48 hours without emitting a single emission at anchor. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026

The resulting material reflects nearly 88% of incident sunlight while emitting just over 96% of its light in the mid-infrared range. — Mike McRae 24, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026