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 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

In addition to rolling out large-scale renewables, China is also relying on nuclear energy to meet its energy demands without emitting carbon. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Holes start finding their way through it and into the cyan layer, and the device begins emitting a mixture of red and cyan simultaneously, shifting the overall color and increasing the luminance. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

While many species navigate by emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for the echoes, some fruit bats rely primarily on their eyesight and sense of smell to find food. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2026

The manager of the tow yard called police, saying the car was emitting a foul odor and attracting flies. — Nancy Dillon, VIBE.com, 21 July 2026

This one seems to wrap all the way around the entirety of his head, emitting light that’s supposed to be beneficial for his scalp and hair growth. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026

Penta Tandem monitors vertically stack five light-emitting layers, which improves energy efficiency, significantly boosts peak brightness, and drastically extends the overall lifespan of the screen. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Erdogan greeted Trump with an elaborate ceremony involving military officials on horseback and jets overhead emitting red, white and blue smoke. — Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026