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
Specifically, the weapon was described as a device capable of emitting powerful pulses of microwave energy.
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Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 18 Feb. 2026
Investigators, mounting the device on a helicopter flying slow and low, have tried to determine if Guthrie's pacemaker is emitting any detectable signals that could be used to help target her whereabouts, according to the sources.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Plans are emerging in Florida, for example, to build self-sufficient energy centers using turbines that burn greenhouse gas-emitting natural gas.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
In the last few seconds, the black holes whirl around each other at near the speed of light, emitting ever more powerful gravitational waves until the two actually merge, combining in one gluttonous gulp that leaves behind a single, more massive black hole.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
It has also been used a guidepost for other emitting industries.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
As the world looks to move away from fossil fuels, non-carbon-emitting alternatives are being sought.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Elastocaloric systems have attracted attention in recent years because their cooling doesn’t rely on greenhouse gas-emitting refrigerants.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
Alongside 66 potential member galaxies, X-ray emitting gas was spotted by NASA’s Chandra.
—Big Think, 2 Feb. 2026
Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 18 Feb. 2026
Investigators, mounting the device on a helicopter flying slow and low, have tried to determine if Guthrie's pacemaker is emitting any detectable signals that could be used to help target her whereabouts, according to the sources.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Plans are emerging in Florida, for example, to build self-sufficient energy centers using turbines that burn greenhouse gas-emitting natural gas.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
In the last few seconds, the black holes whirl around each other at near the speed of light, emitting ever more powerful gravitational waves until the two actually merge, combining in one gluttonous gulp that leaves behind a single, more massive black hole.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
It has also been used a guidepost for other emitting industries.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
As the world looks to move away from fossil fuels, non-carbon-emitting alternatives are being sought.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Elastocaloric systems have attracted attention in recent years because their cooling doesn’t rely on greenhouse gas-emitting refrigerants.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
Alongside 66 potential member galaxies, X-ray emitting gas was spotted by NASA’s Chandra.
—Big Think, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emitting
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Air isn't as efficient as water or steam for storing and radiating heat.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Paved surfaces get hotter than those with plantings, absorbing and radiating out the sun’s energy rather than converting it into plant growth, which in turn creates shade.—
Meg Tanaka,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Onscreen, Benedict apologizes for kissing Sophie during a moment of passion near the cottage and reiterates his intent to find work for her without ever uttering the word mistress.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the rehearsal, Ruffalo broke the fourth wall just once, after uttering a weirdly contemporary-sounding line having to do with CBS’ newsroom possibly wanting to keep its distance from the slowly developing Nixon-scandal story.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
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Officers reportedly detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, later identified as Lisboa.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tim Thomas vividly remembers the aroma emanating from the first package that arrived at his home in rural southwest England following World War II.—
Jeremy Redmon,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The company is also releasing matching green and red versions of its $129 Pixel Buds 2a earbuds.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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When police have acted on leads — searching homes and questioning individuals before releasing them —livestreamers and some media outlets have been quick to share the information.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But in the opening minutes of his first stop at a local restaurant, the president raised debunked claims of voter fraud, talked up his plan to require voters to show identification before casting ballots, and discussed the recent FBI raid of election offices in the state’s most populous county.—
Jeff Amy,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners voted 3-1 to remove Sanchez de Fuentes, with Angela Eady casting the sole dissenting vote and Commissioner Jannette Martinez absent.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some board members who voted no said the district had not sufficiently demonstrated that broad layoff notices were the most responsible or strategic option and argued that the analysis did not fully account for the operational and human consequences of issuing RIF notices at that scale.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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That money is generally used to pay for a slew of Colorado tax credits, including the FATC, before issuing general taxpayer refunds.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Emitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emitting. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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