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
Nitrogen emits its pinkish glow almost instantly, while oxygen takes a fraction of a second longer to produce the familiar green aurora.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
When disturbed — by waves, predators or even a curious beachgoer’s touch — the organism emits a blue-green glow.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
There's additionally a high-decibel emergency alarm that emits audible and visual alerts.
—Shirl Leigh
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
However, an alarm clock that emits bright, blue light can disrupt sleep and send our minds into a frenzy of thoughts.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
In addition, the wastewater treatment emits 21 million metric tons of greenhouse gases every year.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The suit says that the plant emits large amounts of pollution that are linked to asthma, respiratory diseases, heart problems and certain cancers.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
The microphone emits a constant sound that is mixed together from a cacophony of sonic moments Lee recorded on her trip, on subways, in the streets and markets, in her studio.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Amazon’s garden section is overflowing with illuminating décor, including solar lanterns, LED fairy lights, and even a mini tabletop fire pit that emits a real flame.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
When disturbed — by waves, predators or even a curious beachgoer’s touch — the organism emits a blue-green glow.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
There's additionally a high-decibel emergency alarm that emits audible and visual alerts.
—Shirl Leigh
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
However, an alarm clock that emits bright, blue light can disrupt sleep and send our minds into a frenzy of thoughts.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
In addition, the wastewater treatment emits 21 million metric tons of greenhouse gases every year.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The suit says that the plant emits large amounts of pollution that are linked to asthma, respiratory diseases, heart problems and certain cancers.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
The microphone emits a constant sound that is mixed together from a cacophony of sonic moments Lee recorded on her trip, on subways, in the streets and markets, in her studio.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Amazon’s garden section is overflowing with illuminating décor, including solar lanterns, LED fairy lights, and even a mini tabletop fire pit that emits a real flame.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emits
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The rest of the property radiates outwards from here, incorporating four restaurants, rooms and suites spread across a number of individual low-rise blocks, the Conrad Spa, and meeting and events space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Symptoms differ from strokes caused by a blockage in the brain, as a spinal stroke causes pain in the neck or back that radiates through the limbs, muscle weakness or numbness, incontinence and loss of sensation, such as feeling touch or temperature changes.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 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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The most expensive work sold at auction by a living artist is Jeff Koons’s Rabbit, which takes the idea of a ready-made and casts it in stainless steel.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
24 Apr. 2026
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With a blend of atmospheric beatmaking, gauzy harmonies, and impressionistic songwriting, Quiet Light’s music casts a distinct spell, like stumbling upon Imogen Heap in a forest clearing or imagining a Taylor Swift album produced by Harold Budd.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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The image posted by the president Sunday night showed Trump wearing a biblical-style robe and laying hands on a bedridden man as light emanates from his fingers — while a soldier, a nurse, a praying woman and a bearded man in a baseball cap all look on admiringly.—
Will Weissert,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Even with the seats ripped up in rows and the bleachers bent and cracked into pieces along the lower part of the bowl as the dismantling and sell off gets underway, the place just emanates history.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Dunkin’ often releases new variations and has enlisted high-profile stars, like singer Sabrina Carpenter and rapper Morgan Thee Stallion, for marketing efforts.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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