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as in to radiate
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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Recent Examples of emit
More than once, Mariana emits an exasperated scream that goes on and on and on, almost like an operatic aria.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
Most stars emit a continuous spectrum as well, but not all astronomical objects do.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2025
Natural gas is a fossil fuel that tends to produce fewer greenhouse gases than coal but emits methane, a powerful global warming agent.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
The pervasive tech at sports and entertainment events—from electronics to wireless technology—emits electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation, which can be potentially harmful at high levels.
—Josh Bruni, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
Most stars emit a continuous spectrum as well, but not all astronomical objects do.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2025
Natural gas is a fossil fuel that tends to produce fewer greenhouse gases than coal but emits methane, a powerful global warming agent.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
The pervasive tech at sports and entertainment events—from electronics to wireless technology—emits electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation, which can be potentially harmful at high levels.
—Josh Bruni, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emit
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At over six feet long, it’s got a serious presence—perfect for anchoring a living room or quietly radiating main character energy under a gallery wall.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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As domestic stability gets wobbly in Turkey the destabilizing effect will radiate out to the neighboring countries, to the region and beyond.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Those were the first words uttered on this Fox 2005 series that then proceeded to immediately exploit those bonds in what could arguably be described as the network’s true moral nadir.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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They have also been prohibited from uttering religious, political, or personal statements without the FIA's consent.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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The 12-28mm is physically compatible with full-frame cameras but doesn't cast an image circle that's big enough to cover the larger sensor format.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Rather than take a documentarian approach to photography, which tends to be more reactive and spontaneous, Aldridge’s process can be compared to that of a film director — starting with a storyboard, then the casting and set design.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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When the noble Federation craft receives a ripple of subspace transmissions emanating from a world circling a violent flare star, Lt. Spock and Commander Una Chin-Riley head up an official landing party to go investigate.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Trump's legal liabilities emanating from his many legal battles over the past few years remain in limbo as the president continues to fight in court.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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McFarland previously pleaded guilty to fraud charges related to the disastrous first Fyre Festival and was released from prison in 2022 after serving less than four years.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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Of the 83 songs featured on these seven albums, 74 have never been released in any form.—
Justin Porter,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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