1
as in radiating
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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2
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
The researchers used a 5 × 5 array of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers, or VCSELs, each capable of sending its own signal.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Ralph Lauren Home’s bronze Ollie Lantern with LED illumination takes its hurricane lamp inspiration beyond just its clear glass shade design, emitting a soft candlelight-like glow.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
The world’s largest operating steam locomotive will chug through Northern California next month, its glossy black front emitting bursts of steam and its frame stretching more than half the length of a jumbo jet.
—Brooke Park, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Mar. 2026
That means delaying the overall transition to clean and renewable energy at a time when the United Nations Environment Programme warns that high-emitting countries are unlikely to meet their own targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
—Tammy Webber, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
That means delaying the overall transition to clean and renewable energy at a time when the United Nations Environment Programme warns that high-emitting countries are unlikely to meet their own targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
—Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The watches underwent 25 days of scrutiny there, analyzed via a new acoustic testing method that recorded every sound emitting from the timepiece to track irregularities, temperature sensitivities, and more in the name of all things precision.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Edged has already conducted environmental and auditory studies, Callahan said, finding that the maximum noise levels emitting from the data center would be lower than Fort Worth’s noise ordinance level – 60 decibels.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
In 2021, the plant was cited for emitting more pollution per hour more than permitted.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Ralph Lauren Home’s bronze Ollie Lantern with LED illumination takes its hurricane lamp inspiration beyond just its clear glass shade design, emitting a soft candlelight-like glow.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
The world’s largest operating steam locomotive will chug through Northern California next month, its glossy black front emitting bursts of steam and its frame stretching more than half the length of a jumbo jet.
—Brooke Park, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Mar. 2026
That means delaying the overall transition to clean and renewable energy at a time when the United Nations Environment Programme warns that high-emitting countries are unlikely to meet their own targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
—Tammy Webber, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
That means delaying the overall transition to clean and renewable energy at a time when the United Nations Environment Programme warns that high-emitting countries are unlikely to meet their own targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
—Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The watches underwent 25 days of scrutiny there, analyzed via a new acoustic testing method that recorded every sound emitting from the timepiece to track irregularities, temperature sensitivities, and more in the name of all things precision.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Edged has already conducted environmental and auditory studies, Callahan said, finding that the maximum noise levels emitting from the data center would be lower than Fort Worth’s noise ordinance level – 60 decibels.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
In 2021, the plant was cited for emitting more pollution per hour more than permitted.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emitting
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There’s a bohemian vibe radiating from Serena & Lily’s Kittery rug, but the rigid grid motif lends the design some structure, a detail that can appeal to more formal design personalities.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Grayson is a strong and beautiful presence, radiating warmth, humor, and style, and sporting a wide range of talents.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Fortune and Gilchrest spoke of the need for change more generally, not uttering Larson’s name.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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The footage, which has been verified by outlets including the BBC, shows the missile landing and Sweeney hitting the deck in a shower of shrapnel before uttering expletives.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Video filmed by Richards showed a large orange explosion and smoke emanating into the sky.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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The murders magnified the terror and sorrow emanating from thousands of anti-Asian attacks arising in the months preceding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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So, while the video might look dramatic, having an emotional reaction after releasing physical tension is natural, said Watrous, who was not involved in Rimes' treatment.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The data comes as Japan grapples with the fallout from the Iran war, with the country releasing oil stockpiles and enacting fuel subsidies to stave off the worst of the energy shock from the closed Strait of Hormuz.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Or at least, that’s the takeaway the governing Labour Party seems to have settled on, casting renewables as more insulated to oil price shocks.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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McClarnon joined other actors in a group called the American Indian Registry for the Performing Arts, where casting agents would come to find Native talent.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Iran, meanwhile, is issuing stark warnings.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pitchers and batters are both worse than a coin-flip at issuing challenges – blown calls in a matter of seconds.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Emitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emitting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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