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

Basically every device with a battery or power cable these days is emitting some kind of signal, mostly WiFi or Bluetooth. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

The Slingshot surges forward as the tach swings toward redline, the exhaust emitting a guttural howl. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Footage obtained by Airline Videos, a website that posts plane-spotting footage, shows a DHL jetliner touching down on the runway and, seconds later, white smoke emitting from the aircraft’s rear tires. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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