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

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

This small-but-mighty alarm attaches easily to a keychain or can be kept in your pocket, and provides an opportunity to create a diversion by emitting a piercing siren and flashing strobe light. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026

This allowed the researchers to manipulate the materials’ light-absorbing and light-emitting behavior more predictably. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

In March and April 2025, the researchers pointed IXPE at 1E 1547-5408, a magnetar that spins once every two seconds and is unusual among its kind for steadily emitting radio waves. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

There is also a record that staff there was improperly emitting particles through their smokestack. — Dave Savini, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

According to Léna, the experiments included studying the dust in the corona (which was emitting infrared radiation), studying the oscillating hot gas in the corona, and studying the chromosphere. — Dhananjay Khadilkar, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

The observed rotation rates of galaxies are faster than expected, given the gravitational pull of the light-emitting matter contained in the galaxies. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026