emitted; emitting
1
a
: to throw or give off or out
emit light/heat
b
: to send out : eject
2
a
: to issue with authority
especially
: to put (something, such as money) into circulation
b
obsolete
: publish
3
: to give utterance or voice to
emitted a groan
emitter
noun
Examples of emit in a Sentence
The telescope can detect light emitted by distant galaxies.
chimneys emitting thick, black smoke
The brakes emitted a loud squeal.
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That’s a fraction of the more than 6,000 million metric tons emitted annually in the United States, said professor Gregory A. Keoleian, co-director of the university’s Center for Sustainable Systems.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
From an environmental standpoint, there is no gas emitted into the air from induction, so air quality is much improved, too.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Following the loss of $4 billion in federal grants, Gov. Gavin Newsom is hoping the legislature will give high-speed rail $1 billion per year from the fees the state charges energy producers and manufacturers for emitting greenhouse gases.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
He is seen leaning over the flame emitting from the memorial to light his cigarette before immediately leaving, as the stunned tourists watch.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
From an environmental standpoint, there is no gas emitted into the air from induction, so air quality is much improved, too.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Following the loss of $4 billion in federal grants, Gov. Gavin Newsom is hoping the legislature will give high-speed rail $1 billion per year from the fees the state charges energy producers and manufacturers for emitting greenhouse gases.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
He is seen leaning over the flame emitting from the memorial to light his cigarette before immediately leaving, as the stunned tourists watch.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emit. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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