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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
The Drift Away emits a soft, loopless stream of white noise and features three light settings to act as a night light for your little one (or yourself).
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
Burning gas indoors emits nitrogen dioxide, which is linked to a range of negative health consequences, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension.
—Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Operators can ensure the equipment used emits a maximum beam intensity well below anything that would be harmful.
—Jason Thomson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
Regarding fast fashion's environmental impact, the production of polyester for just textiles emits more than 700 metric tons, or tonnes, of carbon dioxide.
—Presley Bo Tyler, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The sun, the source of the earth’s life-sustaining energy, continuously emits neutrinos—enigmatic particles that hold vital clues about its internal dynamics.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
This special reading light emits a warm, gentle amber light that is reminiscent of candle light and does not emit any blue light, which supports the circadian rhythm of late night readers.
—Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Carbon-14 emits short-range radiation, which is absorbed by the diamond casing, ensuring safety while generating low levels of electricity.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Playing the stony henchman who very gradually emits flickers of affection for his reluctant mark has brought the actor, already famous in his motherland, international visibility and a place in the awards conversation.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
Burning gas indoors emits nitrogen dioxide, which is linked to a range of negative health consequences, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension.
—Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Operators can ensure the equipment used emits a maximum beam intensity well below anything that would be harmful.
—Jason Thomson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
Regarding fast fashion's environmental impact, the production of polyester for just textiles emits more than 700 metric tons, or tonnes, of carbon dioxide.
—Presley Bo Tyler, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The sun, the source of the earth’s life-sustaining energy, continuously emits neutrinos—enigmatic particles that hold vital clues about its internal dynamics.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
This special reading light emits a warm, gentle amber light that is reminiscent of candle light and does not emit any blue light, which supports the circadian rhythm of late night readers.
—Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Carbon-14 emits short-range radiation, which is absorbed by the diamond casing, ensuring safety while generating low levels of electricity.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Playing the stony henchman who very gradually emits flickers of affection for his reluctant mark has brought the actor, already famous in his motherland, international visibility and a place in the awards conversation.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emits
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Instead, progress begins locally and radiates outward.Claire Foley, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
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As the calendar turns its page from 2024 to 2025, the astronomical energy that radiates the cosmos will have a different effect on each of our lives.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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The decision, paired with general manager Chris Drury’s open-for-business memo that mentioned Kreider by name, casts doubt over the 33-year-old’s future with the organization.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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But his return nonetheless casts a pall on global climate efforts.Justin Worland, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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Stripped of its shimmer and sparkle, Pamela Anderson's personal canvas still emanates radiance and light.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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And that emanates from Congress.Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Humiliated when Iran releases the hostages minutes after Reagan is inaugurated.Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Emits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emits. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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