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as in radiated
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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as in uttered
to send forth using the vocal chords
I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep
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Recent Examples of emitted
Voyager 2 has three radioisotope thermoelectric generators that power the spacecraft by converting heat emitted by the decaying plutonium into electricity.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Amid the solar activity, the sun even emitted an explosive burst of radiation that became the largest solar flare detected since 2017, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Since most of the light emitted by red dwarfs falls within the infrared and red parts of the spectrum, planets orbiting them may not receive enough light to sustain photosynthesis, which could have serious consequences for habitability.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
Most of the photons emitted by red dwarf stars are in the red and infrared (heat) wavelengths, which could impede the emergence of life on rocky planets that orbit them.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
For instance, a recent study found that the enormous amount of aerosols and water vapor emitted by the Tonga eruption had a temporary cooling effect on the planet due to their ability to block sunlight.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
Since bananas produce ethylene, it will be emitted into the environment of the bag, which will contain it near the fruit to ensure it’s exposed to the gas.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Enlarge / One of the jets emitted by galaxy M87's central black hole.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2024
Jackie Wattles, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Amid the solar activity, the sun even emitted an explosive burst of radiation that became the largest solar flare detected since 2017, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Since most of the light emitted by red dwarfs falls within the infrared and red parts of the spectrum, planets orbiting them may not receive enough light to sustain photosynthesis, which could have serious consequences for habitability.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
Most of the photons emitted by red dwarf stars are in the red and infrared (heat) wavelengths, which could impede the emergence of life on rocky planets that orbit them.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
For instance, a recent study found that the enormous amount of aerosols and water vapor emitted by the Tonga eruption had a temporary cooling effect on the planet due to their ability to block sunlight.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
Since bananas produce ethylene, it will be emitted into the environment of the bag, which will contain it near the fruit to ensure it’s exposed to the gas.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Enlarge / One of the jets emitted by galaxy M87's central black hole.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emitted
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Whether or not Drucker uttered those famous words, the message resonates deeply within the corporate world.Vince Molinaro, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Taylor Swift’s name was uttered only once, by Walz.David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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Chu said the musical adaptation, which premiered on Broadway in 2003, was also coincidentally released during a momentous time.Tony Lee, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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One bird tutor was then released into each group, so that the flock mates could learn to use one solution over another.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The gap in votes cast by the mayor’s critics and her supporters could be seen as a kind of backlash to progressive politics in one of California’s most diverse cities.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Alongside the power couple, two Nolan faves have also been cast: Anne Hathaway, who was in both The Dark Knight Rises and Interstellar, and Matt Damon, of Interstellar and Oppenheimer.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued its annual threat assessment this week warning of migrants with terrorist ties.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2024
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The Philippines issued a statement on Friday condemning China’s moves.Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen and Philip J. Heijmans / Bloomberg, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Emitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emitted. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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