1
as in radiates
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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as in utters
to send forth using the vocal chords
I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep
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Recent Examples of emits
The planar glass and polished aluminum materials give the piece a more industrial feeling—a sensation juxtaposed by the LED strip within, which emits a soft, warm glow.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Designed to deliver full-body red-light therapy, the fixture has a detachable light ring that emits red and near-infrared wavelengths of 650 and 850nm.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Green fireballs like the one Jenkins saw are often due to the presence of magnesium, which emits a bright blue-green light when heated and vaporized in the Earth's atmosphere, the museum said.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Human technology – from TV towers to satellite and spacecraft communications – emits enough radio waves to create faint but detectable signals traveling through space.
—Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
What to read next This phenomenon, known as the YORP effect, occurs when an asteroid absorbs sunlight and re-emits that energy as thermal radiation, creating a tiny but continuous thrust that can slowly spin the space rock faster.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Consumers in California are paying a hidden tax for gasoline, electricity and anything else that emits greenhouse gases in its production, and that revenue goes to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Rather, this engine emits a more droning zing.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
Of all fossil fuels, coal emits the most carbon dioxide per unit of energy, and burning it releases deadly pollutants into the air.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Designed to deliver full-body red-light therapy, the fixture has a detachable light ring that emits red and near-infrared wavelengths of 650 and 850nm.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Green fireballs like the one Jenkins saw are often due to the presence of magnesium, which emits a bright blue-green light when heated and vaporized in the Earth's atmosphere, the museum said.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Human technology – from TV towers to satellite and spacecraft communications – emits enough radio waves to create faint but detectable signals traveling through space.
—Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
What to read next This phenomenon, known as the YORP effect, occurs when an asteroid absorbs sunlight and re-emits that energy as thermal radiation, creating a tiny but continuous thrust that can slowly spin the space rock faster.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Consumers in California are paying a hidden tax for gasoline, electricity and anything else that emits greenhouse gases in its production, and that revenue goes to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Rather, this engine emits a more droning zing.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
Of all fossil fuels, coal emits the most carbon dioxide per unit of energy, and burning it releases deadly pollutants into the air.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emits
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His playing radiates warmth and emotion, capable of moving listeners to tears or filling a room with heartfelt passion.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Among the most notable is Teatro del Bíobío, a performing arts venue in the city of Concepción that, by night, radiates warm light through a semi-translucent facade like a paper lantern.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The phrase also sometimes is used as a battle cry and has been employed by those with a nefarious agenda to instill fear of anyone who utters it and to raise concerns about Islam itself, according to Muslim scholars and civil rights advocates.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Falduto utters the words as his character Billy to Dewey, playing the opinionated student who becomes the stylist for the band.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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That 1968 Roman Polanski horror film casts a long shadow over They Will Kill You, which also involves unwitting victims, eccentric neighbors, heinous rituals, and hell’s landlord.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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The fragrance emanates from handcrafted beeswax candles created by owner Jessica Wolfer.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Service Genuine warmth emanates from the staff, creating an atmosphere that puts guests at ease.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Homecoming through death, which, once the card is dealt, releases me from my placelessness .—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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This releases chlorine atoms — like a microscopic, demented Pac-Man, a single one can devour more than 100,000 ozone molecules.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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