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

They’ve been handed yet another free pass to keep emitting harmful air pollution without the protections that safeguard our health. — Elizabeth Bechard, Time, 6 Nov. 2026

What's particularly interesting and endearing about this feature is that while previous implementations of the glowing logo relied on an existing screen backlight, OLED panels (which use self-emitting pixels) need no backlight. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Counting among the biggest losers on Election Day was Elon Musk, who is currently facing a lawsuit over allegations that the gas turbines at his Colossus data center in Memphis, Tennessee, are emitting pollution. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026

The worm-like creature enters Chekov’s ear and wraps itself around his brain, producing what is considered one of the cringiest scenes of the franchise, with Koenig emitting a blood-curdling scream. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Court filings said the McCoys brought in another plumber who discovered the plumbing vents were emitting gases into the attic. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

The grants would provide $100,000 to family farmers who turn their farm in two years from a CO2-emitting operation into a CO2-capturing operation. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Unlike a conventional light-emitting display, E Ink’s technology reflects ambient light. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

On this, too, Brazil has electoral laws that ban AI tools from ranking candidates or emitting opinions. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2026