1
as in radiating
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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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
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.
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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
Roughly 75 percent of marine organisms are bioluminescent, using specialized light-emitting organs called photophores to hunt, mate, and survive in the pitch black.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 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
This cooling layer uses silica particles and a porous structure to scatter and reflect sunlight while simultaneously emitting thermal energy extremely efficiently in the mid-infrared spectrum, the region through which heat can escape into the sky.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Usually that happens when the insulation of an underground electrical cable, corroded by road salt, starts to smolder, emitting toxic gases, and then a spark sets them off, sending the cover sky-high.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 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
Roughly 75 percent of marine organisms are bioluminescent, using specialized light-emitting organs called photophores to hunt, mate, and survive in the pitch black.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 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
This cooling layer uses silica particles and a porous structure to scatter and reflect sunlight while simultaneously emitting thermal energy extremely efficiently in the mid-infrared spectrum, the region through which heat can escape into the sky.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Usually that happens when the insulation of an underground electrical cable, corroded by road salt, starts to smolder, emitting toxic gases, and then a spark sets them off, sending the cover sky-high.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emitting
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This process is currently being pursued for areas like the physics of energy radiating through the atmosphere, sea ice cover, and ocean circulation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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Insulate sun-facing walls and garage doors to block heat from radiating inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 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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But global uncertainty — much of it emanating from Washington — ironically keeps pushing money back into the greenback.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The company is challenging the county’s decision to award a contract to Oransi LLC for up to 30,000 portable air purifiers intended for residents affected by noxious gases emanating from the Tijuana River.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Eventually, the police stopped releasing updates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Swift surprised fans hours after the song went live by releasing an accompanying music video.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Cibrowski is said to be casting a wide net for talent, one of these people says, and is eager to bring in someone familiar with being on TV and with experience as a host.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Federal audits would, instead of protecting elections, allow a conspiracy theory to be weaponized into a way to keep legal voters from casting their ballot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Bass strategist Douglas Herman responded to Monday’s results by issuing a broadside against Raman.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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SailPoint —The identity, data and security intelligence platform plunged more than 12% after issuing lackluster full-year guidance, even as its first-quarter earnings exceeded estimates.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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“Emitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emitting. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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