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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
They are also attracted to the pheromones emitted by other stink bugs.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Each galaxy has a black hole at its center that was already present before the collision and which emit a red glow surrounded by a ring of light and matter, giving the overall formation the shape of the infinity symbol.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 July 2025
The sun emits a form of invisible radiation called ultraviolet (UV) light.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
When pumped with enough energy, the sphere will emit the laser light on its own.
—New Atlas, 13 July 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Each galaxy has a black hole at its center that was already present before the collision and which emit a red glow surrounded by a ring of light and matter, giving the overall formation the shape of the infinity symbol.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 July 2025
The sun emits a form of invisible radiation called ultraviolet (UV) light.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
When pumped with enough energy, the sphere will emit the laser light on its own.
—New Atlas, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emit
Verb
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Nara's more recent paintings, such as Midnight Tears (2023), feature tender, fragmented brushwork that radiates introspection.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Their vocal harmonies intertwine easily over a textured arrangement of keys, bass, drums, and guitars, creating an uplifting summer anthem that radiates sincerity and charm.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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Wearing a light-colored button-down shirt and dark pants, Morales only uttered a few words in response to questions from Murphy during the proceeding.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The vast majority of my friends, both in and out of business, refuse to allow even a sentence uttered, maybe not even a word, that is positive about President Donald Trump.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
Verb
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But what to do about all of the votes cast the first week or two?—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The new Superman casts questions of power, romance, and decency against a very traditional comic book setting, and so does All Superheroes Need PR.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The historic meeting was a culmination of years of collective rage against increasing violence emanating from the U.S. Border Patrol, police and vigilantes against Mexican migrants.—
Jimmy Patino,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Effective passive mediation works by letting your mind empty of cluttering worries, like turning off a nosy kitchen fan or muting blaring music emanating from your teen’s bedroom.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
21 July 2025
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Tammi made her feature directorial debut with the supernatural horror film The Wind, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2018 and was released by IFC Midnight.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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King’s family also claimed the filings could alter the public perception of him and the Civil Rights Movement and had requested the Trump administration disclose the records to them before they were publicly released.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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