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
Rob Jackson, head of the Global Carbon Project, a group of scientists who monitor greenhouse gas emissions, praised the study for its cautionary perspective.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Olis said coke oven emissions are among some of the most toxic air pollutants.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
As a result, not only are carbon emissions high, but air quality is among the most toxic in the world.
—Alex Alfirraz Scheers, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2025
However, behind each seemingly weightless prompt lies a real physical cost in electricity, water, and carbon emissions.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Olis said coke oven emissions are among some of the most toxic air pollutants.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
As a result, not only are carbon emissions high, but air quality is among the most toxic in the world.
—Alex Alfirraz Scheers, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2025
However, behind each seemingly weightless prompt lies a real physical cost in electricity, water, and carbon emissions.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emission
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Time constraints are present during gameplay, but are based on various factors during the match's flow.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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And after Yuki Matsui worked a 1-2-3 sixth inning to stem the Twins’ three-inning run flow, Cronenworth led off the seventh with a double.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, 214 House lawmakers, including four Republicans, have signed a discharge petition filed by Massie to force a vote on a bill that would require the release of all of the files within 30 days.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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In that case, Herrera pleaded guilty to obstructing justice and felony discharge of a firearm, according to the outlet.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The club looked at how the best Championship teams made the transition into the top flight in the past.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Abu Dhabi experience The new flight lands at Zayed International Airport, which offers a variety of unique experiences for customers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 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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Any thunderstorm activity will be capable of producing heavy rain, dry lightning strikes and gusty outflow winds.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Hubble, on its part, highlights clumps and streaks near the dust lane, showing that the star is still actively feeding on material from its surroundings while also releasing jets and outflows.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Emission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emission. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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