1
as in radiated
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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as in uttered
to send forth using the vocal chords
I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep
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Recent Examples of emitted
In the aftermath of such a transition, a background of low-energy remnant radiation would be emitted omnidirectionally, persisting even until the present day.
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
When the bacterium is emitted into the atmosphere, these INPs generate ice particles — a process called ice nucleation that is the first step in rain formation in cold clouds.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The data is also used by local communities to track harmful air pollution emitted by nearly industry, and by the United Nations as part of US duties under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Of those organizations, the 33 headquartered in the United States are responsible for 10% of all carbon dioxide emitted from 1850 to 2023.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The system will be used to measure both the number and energies of neutrons emitted by plasma across the full range of fusion power expected for the ITER reactor.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
With measles, viral particles emitted by coughing or sneezing can linger in a room for hours after the infected person has left.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
Borland said the object emitted no sound nor wind disturbance and appeared to be made of a fluid-like material.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Carbon is still emitted from the tailpipe of a car running on the fuel, but since pre-existing carbon was used to create the fuel in the first place, no more is being created or added to the environment, hence the claim of sustainability.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
When the bacterium is emitted into the atmosphere, these INPs generate ice particles — a process called ice nucleation that is the first step in rain formation in cold clouds.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The data is also used by local communities to track harmful air pollution emitted by nearly industry, and by the United Nations as part of US duties under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Of those organizations, the 33 headquartered in the United States are responsible for 10% of all carbon dioxide emitted from 1850 to 2023.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The system will be used to measure both the number and energies of neutrons emitted by plasma across the full range of fusion power expected for the ITER reactor.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
With measles, viral particles emitted by coughing or sneezing can linger in a room for hours after the infected person has left.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
Borland said the object emitted no sound nor wind disturbance and appeared to be made of a fluid-like material.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Carbon is still emitted from the tailpipe of a car running on the fuel, but since pre-existing carbon was used to create the fuel in the first place, no more is being created or added to the environment, hence the claim of sustainability.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emitted
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Manabe’s model offered a way to test the greenhouse effect — the century-old idea that certain gases trap heat that would otherwise be radiated from Earth back to space.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The artistry hinged on soft black liner framing the eyes, a pop of copper shimmer on the lids, and skin that radiated health.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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Miran has already uttered the unthinkable about dollar dominance and done the unthinkable by serving as an executive branch loyalist on the Fed board.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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But this charge is broader and vaguer, uttered sometimes in circumstances with no reference to Israel, and in many cases as little more than an anti-Semitic dog whistle.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Just four months after being released from her WWE contract, Shayna Baszler has made her on-screen return to the NXT brand.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The unfolding saga in the Kirk assassination investigation casts a spotlight on how past perpetrators of high-profile shootings had taken to Discord to announce their plans, ideate about committing mass violence, and at times coordinate logistics.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Tundidor cast the lone dissenting vote, holding firm on his call for a deeper, permanent tax cut over a one-time rebate.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Crowley later played the romantic interest of Lloyd Bridges on the 1975-76 CBS cop drama Joe Forrester, which emanated from an episode of the anthology series Police Story, and recurred as Emily Fallmont during the sixth season of the ABC primetime soap Dynasty in 1986.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Sep. 2025
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Numerous recent hoax incidents have emanated from overseas, according to officials, complicating efforts to locate the perpetrators.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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An example is Pure Storage with their recent report issued this month covering February 2024 through February 2025.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Saturday afternoon and evening, warning of storms with heavy rain, small hail, and wind gusts up to 40 mph in parts of north-central Colorado.—
Marco Cummings,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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Voices gasped, exhaled for a beat, then rose up in screams of horror.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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When police removed his key fob from his hand, Raibley allegedly exhaled and cursed, court documents said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Emitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emitted. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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