emit
verb (used with object)
to send forth (liquid, light, heat, sound, particles, etc.); discharge.
emitting
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present participleof emit.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Countries are investing in new power projects to meet energy security goals and phase out fossil fuels such as coal, which are blamed for emitting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
When Jimmy is passionately advocating for something and Kayla is in the same frame, she’s often gesticulating, scrunching up her face or emitting noises like “pffffft.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Every summer, female glow worms put on a remarkable display, emitting a bright green light to attract males.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Consumption by data centres is projected to exceed 945 TWh by 2030, ranking sixth among countries and emitting 399 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Through the tall window I could see, across the courtyard, the chimney looming high above, steadily emitting black smoke.
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
