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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
Cicadas emit a high-pitched buzzing that can reach up to 100 decibels.
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Denise Chow, NBC news, 21 May 2025
The harmful radiation emitted on the sun during a solar flare doesn't reach Earth, according to NASA.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 May 2025
The turbines emit smog-forming nitrogen oxides, precursors to ozone formation, which have been associated with higher risk of death from respiratory disease.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 May 2025
His safety setup includes a support boat and a Shark Shield device, which emits an electric field to deter sharks without harming them.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Denise Chow, NBC news, 21 May 2025
The harmful radiation emitted on the sun during a solar flare doesn't reach Earth, according to NASA.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 May 2025
The turbines emit smog-forming nitrogen oxides, precursors to ozone formation, which have been associated with higher risk of death from respiratory disease.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 May 2025
His safety setup includes a support boat and a Shark Shield device, which emits an electric field to deter sharks without harming them.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emit
Verb
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The primary suite radiates a somber sort of opulence.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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That attitude radiated through each look on the runway, where every model felt like a character in an Autty Simone dreamworld.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Though a certain type of mixology devotee may avoid uttering the cocktail names out loud, like Mary Berry’s Soggy Bottom, drinks here are the result of intense thought and care.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Those were the final words uttered by Emperor Uriel Septum—played by none other than Star Trek's Patrick Stewart—before an assassin leaped out of the shadows to cut him down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Pretty much everyone today who is prominent in casting was an aspiring director or actor and fell into the profession.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Something else that could potentially cast a shadow over the U.S. and China’s trade negotiations is Trump’s recent targeting of international students studying in the U.S., which impacts Chinese nationals.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 May 2025
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The dark understory of the forest began to glow, a vibration emanating from its depths, rising to the sound of a jet engine.—
Jordan Thomas
May 28,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2025
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Darling at Park Lane New York An air of whimsy emanates through Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Park Lane New York’s 47th-floor rooftop.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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His work in music and art spaces continued into recent years, including two long pieces released in 2017, AI Deviation #1 and #2, that applied his methods to artificial intelligence.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
3 June 2025
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After releasing a mobile version of Photoshop on iPhone earlier this year, the promised Android release has finally arrived.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 3,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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