EMISSION Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

emission

noun

Definition of emission

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 North America made up 47 percent of the world’s total emissions increase across 2025, led by the US. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 9 July 2026 Clean cooking refers to the use of low-emission fuels and technologies, such as ethanol, biogas and electricity, instead of traditional fuels like charcoal and firewood. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 Despite investor and business support, the SEC is controversially rolling back its 2024 rule for public companies to report material climate risks and emissions. — Mindy Lubber, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Report insights Compared to FY2024, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were down 20 percent. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for emission

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Normally, the onshore flow — a west-to-southwest wind that creates the ocean breeze and pushes air away from the coasts — would push the particulate matter with it.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of flow

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Some residents are reluctant to file complaints with state ombudsmen, fearing retaliation or even involuntary discharge, said Jayla Sanchez-Warren, director of the Denver Regional Council of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging.

— Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Under the thunderstorm protocol in place, a match must be suspended if lightning or electrical discharge is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium involved.

— Aaron Mentkowski, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of discharge

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On ‘cross-country’ flights, paragliders set out to fly as long and as far as possible.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
When the Wright brothers first flew, the doubt was never about whether the machine worked, but whether flight would ever be something ordinary people used without a second thought.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of flight

Noun

These curious objects display very little emission associated with galactic jets or other outflows.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 July 2026
India’s main stock index last month outperformed other emerging markets by the most since November, and foreign outflows hit a four-month low.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026

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