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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
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.
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Carl Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
That makes sense, because the filaments were formed due to near-constant-cloud collisions, which emit energy.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
Also, the Cane Toad emits a toxin that irritates skin and eyes.
—Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
While scanning the ground near a small tree, the metal detector emitted a distinctive sound.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
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Carl Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
That makes sense, because the filaments were formed due to near-constant-cloud collisions, which emit energy.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
Also, the Cane Toad emits a toxin that irritates skin and eyes.
—Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
While scanning the ground near a small tree, the metal detector emitted a distinctive sound.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emit
Verb
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And then found some cool enhancements — the eyes that could tell the story of a guy who’s also gamma radiated.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Even so, as a performer Trachtenberg radiated more than just vulnerability.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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That’s a strong statement, and trust me, the words were uttered with conviction.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This statement could be uttered for any of Gigi Hadid’s recent bob looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The voice cast is superb right down the line, especially Harrelson’s Mr. Peanut.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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The answer is surely not a failure of casting ambition.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This test revealed how easily scents escaped from the trash bins as well as where the smells emanated from.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
3 Mar. 2025
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Apparently migratory birds get confused by high-rises that emanate light.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Hamas confirmed that more than 600 prisoners had been released overnight.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) released a statement regarding Knox, explaining their decision to disqualify him from the state tournament.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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