EMITTED Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

emitted

verb

past tense of emit

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 Blue light blocking glasses are lenses coated to filter a portion of the blue-violet wavelengths emitted by phones, tablets and computer screens. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 The ultrasonic transmitters emitted these sound waves through the rods, which interact acoustically via the epoxy. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026 This ground-level ozone can form when carbon monoxide gas emitted by wildfires chemically reacts with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight. — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 8 June 2026 Wrap whole or partially cut cucumbers in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator's crisper drawer to prevent deterioration from ethylene gas emitted by other produce. — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Radio telescopes detect naturally occurring radio waves emitted by stars, planets, galaxies and other celestial objects. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 21 June 2026 The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, is a specialized space observatory built for studying gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), beams that are emitted from dying stars, from a low orbit. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026 Michael Jerrett, an environmental health professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, said his concern is the composition of materials emitted when the building burned. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney found that rotating and restacking layers of hBN can significantly alter the color and wavelength of light emitted by quantum emitters embedded within the material. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026

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Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
Neon blue airbrushing radiated off a sunshine-yellow base, while hot pink auras stood in stark contrast to white French tips.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Definition of radiated

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Throughout the entire event, Dylan’s name was never uttered once.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026
The suspect tried to open the aircraft door during the flight and, when restrained by the crew, uttered racial and homophobic slurs against the professionals, the statement said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026

Definition of uttered

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The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of released

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The House of Representatives had just passed the SAVE America Act, a bill that would force people to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to show photo identification when casting a ballot.

— Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
Sanchez, boosted by voters from Peru’s rural regions, led the race earlier in the count and also won votes cast within the country by a slim margin.

— Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2026

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The scent emanated from an installation in a greenhouse in the center of the city, filled with hay and senses-scrambling atmosphere from a fog machine.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
Hocutt stressed the support that Tech has and continues to give Sorsby in his recovery, while acknowledging the frustration that has emanated from every corner of the college sports world following the injunction.

— Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 10 June 2026

Definition of emanated

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In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
The judge also issued Paul custody of Ever on the same midweek day each week without overnights as well as alternating weekends.

— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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