as in flow
a flowing or going out
The government is considering some new measures to limit vehicle emissions.
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Recent Examples of emission
Power suppliers have plans in place to reduce carbon emissions, fight climate change and meet growing energy needs by moving toward renewables in coming decades.
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Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
The bill also rescinds funding that would have helped cut diesel emissions and finance clean energy projects in underserved communities.
—Daniel Cohan, The Conversation, 9 July 2025
Neither was a proposal to eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency's rules for tailpipe emissions standards.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 30 June 2025
With the explosion of AI workloads, energy and carbon emissions are becoming boardroom issues.
—Srikanta Datta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
The bill also rescinds funding that would have helped cut diesel emissions and finance clean energy projects in underserved communities.
—Daniel Cohan, The Conversation, 9 July 2025
Neither was a proposal to eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency's rules for tailpipe emissions standards.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 30 June 2025
With the explosion of AI workloads, energy and carbon emissions are becoming boardroom issues.
—Srikanta Datta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emission
Noun
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Six bombs or missiles reportedly targeted entry and exit points to block attempts to evacuate the building and disrupt air flow inside.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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That’s because the quick-drying fabric of these pants is perforated throughout, promoting air flow on hot, humid days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Surveys show over 20% of physicians now use AI for writing progress notes or discharge summaries.—
Turgay Ayer,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
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Those who sign up for military service become legally obligated to complete preset time commitments (with few exceptions for early discharge).—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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According to the report, the flight lasted around 30 seconds between takeoff and crash.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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Purposefully designed to have a roomy, relaxed fit around the chest and waist, and made with a soft, breathable fleece fabric, this pullover is the perfect layering piece for chilly flights or lounging at the hotel.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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The Dalai Lama himself is believed by his followers to be an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddhist god of compassion.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
2 July 2025
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Its wider, slightly belled tulip also softens the rough alcohol emanations that the Glencairn enhances.—
Tom Mylan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Israel and Greece would also try to stymie a pan-Turkic outflow of funds and power thrusting a combative Erdogan into their zones of influence.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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There’s also a jetty near New Smyrna’s beach that creates outflows of freshwater and waves that attract surfers from around the world.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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“Emission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emission. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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