1
as in radiated
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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2
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
Creating a hygge lighting scheme Hygge light is warm, comfortable, and similar to that emitted by candles (a staple of hygge interiors).
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Ana Morales, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Success is typically measured in terms of metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted, kilowatt-hours of energy used, and percentage of energy consumed from renewable sources.
—Arlene Blum, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
According to estimates, more than 940 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions are emitted through marine transportation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2025
It is also emitted by oil and gas sources, including during fracking.
—Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
All told, from fires and dust storms, from crashing ocean waves and hurricanes, a trillion trillion bacteria cells are emitted into the air each year—a mass of more than 100,000 tons.
—Carl Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Additionally, formaldehyde is emitted in some Colorado communities that are predominantly people of color, according to advocates for those communities.
—Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
The collaboration will allow the identification of overgrown vegetation that could contribute to wildfires during high winds, the amount of toxic gases emitted from burning wildlands and residential structures and more.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The energy then gets re-emitted at longer, lower-energy wavelengths—greens, yellows, oranges, and reds.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
Ana Morales, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Success is typically measured in terms of metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted, kilowatt-hours of energy used, and percentage of energy consumed from renewable sources.
—Arlene Blum, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
According to estimates, more than 940 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions are emitted through marine transportation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2025
It is also emitted by oil and gas sources, including during fracking.
—Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
All told, from fires and dust storms, from crashing ocean waves and hurricanes, a trillion trillion bacteria cells are emitted into the air each year—a mass of more than 100,000 tons.
—Carl Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Additionally, formaldehyde is emitted in some Colorado communities that are predominantly people of color, according to advocates for those communities.
—Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
The collaboration will allow the identification of overgrown vegetation that could contribute to wildfires during high winds, the amount of toxic gases emitted from burning wildlands and residential structures and more.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The energy then gets re-emitted at longer, lower-energy wavelengths—greens, yellows, oranges, and reds.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emitted
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All these shows had small but devoted followings and when the cancellations were announced, audience frustration radiated out from social media.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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See Demi Moore, whose ultra-long hair was styled into silky, undulating waves that radiated health at the Governors Awards on las tweek.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
24 Nov. 2024
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Well, that’s just not a common word uttered by the holidayers dressed in designer kaftans.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
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Not a word of condemnation has been uttered by the Western mainstream media, none whatsoever.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Judging by the nearly 45 minutes of trailers and assorted promotional material that have been released to date, Kojima is doubling down on everything that made the original such a brilliant, odd classic.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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The individual, whose identity hasn’t been released, was quickly restrained by fellow passengers and later detained by state troopers.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Sneider also reported that Keanu Reeves has been cast as a villain in the film.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
24 Apr. 2025
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At the time, Sandoval, 42, was in a long-term relationship with fellow Vanderpump cast member and live-in girlfriend Ariana Madix.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Court issued its latest word on the Confrontation Clause in Smith less than a year ago.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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There was a trade request from Butler, three suspensions without pay issued by the Heat and an airing of grievances against each other along the way before the trade.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Emitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emitted. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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