EMITTING Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

emitting

verb

present participle of emit

as in radiating

to throw or give off nuclei that emit gamma rays

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as in uttering

to send forth using the vocal chords I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep

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Recent Examples of emitting This breathable, double-sided mitt boasts 160 LEDs in total, emitting both red and near-infrared light. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 On this, too, Brazil has electoral laws that ban AI tools from ranking candidates or emitting opinions. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2026 Further, the team also reduced the emitting surface into small areas to reduce junction capacitance and increase current density to ensure that the LEDs had a higher modulation bandwidth. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026 The devices, essentially dimmable table lamps with a heat-emitting bulb positioned above a jar, melt scented wax from the top down. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026 To deliver enough for even a small building, a functional brewery would need to be constructed – without emitting a bunch of carbon dioxide or risking your microbes. — Mike McRae 16, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 Black holes whip hydrogen clouds around them at furious rates, with the clouds emitting slightly different colors depending on their speed. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 Chandra spotted 84 suspicious object emitting very low-energy X-rays in six galaxies – four evolved ellipticals and two spirals, namely our near-neighbor the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) and the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101). — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2026 During the season, female tarantulas remain underground and begin emitting strong pheromones to attract males, who leave their burrows in hopes of finding mates, per the University of California. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

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In photos shared by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos on September 19, the British lawyer could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress during a week-long trip to Malawi, Africa as part of a Clooney Foundation for Justice initiative.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Barbara and Ibby forge a friendship that’s unexpectedly compelling because of the strength of the two actors, radiating an interiority that isn’t on the page.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

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Brennaman was off the air for four years after uttering a homophobic slur on a live microphone during a Cincinnati Reds game.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
The other was a tearing beauty, a creature so lovely that one look at her sent young men’s blood pressure skyward and set them to uttering wild, hoarse cries and tearing telephone directories apart with the bare hands.

— John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

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Its unfurling will reveal an image of the cosmos overlain with blooming flowers and splintered prisms emanating rainbows.

— Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
From territorial defense to corridor security The Mecca agreement emerged as Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states faced intensified missile and drone threats linked to the Iran conflict and Houthi attacks emanating from Yemen.

— John Calabrese, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

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Engineers can use the aircraft as a reusable first stage, carrying Talon-A to altitude before releasing it for a hypersonic flight.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
From 1994 onwards, Superchunk’s albums were issued on Merge, and as the band built its reputation on constant touring, the label grew bigger as well, releasing indie classics by Neutral Milk Hotel, Magnetic Fields, and Arcade Fire.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026

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Victorian Psycho survived casting shake-ups and a studio exit all to later land a Cannes premiere.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Republicans have filed lawsuits in multiple states trying to prevent those voters, who typically support Democrats, from casting ballots.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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The Chinese People’s Liberation Army is issuing requests to AI developers to create tools for numerous military functions, including intelligence, targeting, and more, according to research from Georgetown University published in February.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
With the Dodgers’ lead cut to one run, Skubal labored through the rest of the sixth inning, issuing a pair of walks, his first of the game.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

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