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
As the world looks for newer ways to meet it energy demands without emitting carbon, fusion energy seems to be the most likely option.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
However, the material that swirls around the black hole can heat up and glow due to friction and tidal forces, emitting radio waves and X-rays.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Crewdson points out a phone booth in the background, fitting for Bridgers’ upcoming smartphone-free tour, and the xenon lamp emitting that beam of light.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2026
An Alert California camera shows the smoke plume emitting from the Turkey Fire, which was burning near Camanche Reservoir in Calaveras County on June 10, 2026.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The program, which is now called cap and invest, places an emissions limit on businesses in the state and then allows those companies to buy and sell permits to keep emitting carbon dioxide.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Black holes start to die by emitting thermal Hawking radiation.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Last November, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority banned ads from for at home light emitting diode (LED) face masks marketed to consumers.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 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
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
However, the material that swirls around the black hole can heat up and glow due to friction and tidal forces, emitting radio waves and X-rays.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Crewdson points out a phone booth in the background, fitting for Bridgers’ upcoming smartphone-free tour, and the xenon lamp emitting that beam of light.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2026
An Alert California camera shows the smoke plume emitting from the Turkey Fire, which was burning near Camanche Reservoir in Calaveras County on June 10, 2026.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The program, which is now called cap and invest, places an emissions limit on businesses in the state and then allows those companies to buy and sell permits to keep emitting carbon dioxide.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Black holes start to die by emitting thermal Hawking radiation.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Last November, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority banned ads from for at home light emitting diode (LED) face masks marketed to consumers.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emitting
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In one engraving from van Deventer’s manual, his arm is shown inserted into an empty uterus almost up to the elbow, the engraver’s close, texturing lines transforming his hand into a radiating light within a cavernous female darkness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The home advantage definitely helps, with the American fans radiating a special kind of enthusiasm.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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On the stand, Popov denied uttering any slurs.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
8 June 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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And that praise wasn’t only emanating from Beijing.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Other speakers raised concerns about potential odors and air pollutants emanating from the wastewater treatment facility and about how the facility might exacerbate flooding in the area.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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In 2018, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist famous for wearing a beaded mask to hide his identity, exposed just how deep Ghana’s football problems ran by releasing a documentary that was screened at cinemas and theatres across the country.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But the White House is moving ahead with releasing details to the public, and on Wednesday, senior administration officials read out each line of the understanding to reporters.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, soon signed it remotely too –– quickly casting doubt over whether an in-person signing event was now needed.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Before Sony, Chugerman worked in casting at ABC.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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But for decades, city agencies rarely enforced it, issuing just one or two idling citations per day citywide.—
Chris Hartmann,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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For its first seven years, the EI-ISAC — which provides numerous cybersecurity tools like endpoint protection and malicious domain blocking, in addition to issuing best practices to its members — was funded by the federal government.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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“Emitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emitting. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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