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Recent Examples of effluence
The environment struggles with effluence from ground sources and pollution in general that pours into the Bay.
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Louise Schiavone, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
All human activity now passes through a computational pipeline—even the sanitation worker transforms effluence into data.
—TIME, 8 Feb. 2024
In these homes, effluence from toilets and showers flows through drains into a pit in a yard instead of into a sewer line and to a central wastewater treatment plant.
—Audrey McAvoy, ajc, 6 Apr. 2023
To question the sincerity of the president’s rhetoric—and that of his party—is not to dismiss the challenge posed by the various noisome currents of antidemocratic sentiment and behavior running through our politics like the effluence of overflowing sewers.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 7 Nov. 2022
Water runoff and control, water quality and effluence, education, water reuse and water conservation, also continue to be priorities in the village’s water management plan.
—Brian L. Cox, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021
So many words, words upon words, the effluence of the dialogue being the show’s draw, as well as one of its drawbacks.
—Hank Stuever, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2020
Among the problems caused by the island's long-running tourism boom is unregulated development and pipes carrying raw effluence directly into the sea.
—Euan McKirdy, CNN, 4 Apr. 2018
Angel and his team hit the main control rooms: flat-screen computers monitoring effluence, water quality, chemical inputs, pump efficiency—
—Paolo Bacigalupi, Wired News, 27 May 2015
Louise Schiavone, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
All human activity now passes through a computational pipeline—even the sanitation worker transforms effluence into data.
—TIME, 8 Feb. 2024
In these homes, effluence from toilets and showers flows through drains into a pit in a yard instead of into a sewer line and to a central wastewater treatment plant.
—Audrey McAvoy, ajc, 6 Apr. 2023
To question the sincerity of the president’s rhetoric—and that of his party—is not to dismiss the challenge posed by the various noisome currents of antidemocratic sentiment and behavior running through our politics like the effluence of overflowing sewers.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 7 Nov. 2022
Water runoff and control, water quality and effluence, education, water reuse and water conservation, also continue to be priorities in the village’s water management plan.
—Brian L. Cox, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021
So many words, words upon words, the effluence of the dialogue being the show’s draw, as well as one of its drawbacks.
—Hank Stuever, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2020
Among the problems caused by the island's long-running tourism boom is unregulated development and pipes carrying raw effluence directly into the sea.
—Euan McKirdy, CNN, 4 Apr. 2018
Angel and his team hit the main control rooms: flat-screen computers monitoring effluence, water quality, chemical inputs, pump efficiency—
—Paolo Bacigalupi, Wired News, 27 May 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effluence
Noun
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Outdoor air quality — emissions, fumes and odors — was the top concern cited by nearly two-thirds of respondents.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Electric vehicles promise lower costs and fewer emissions, but for city dwellers, charging access often lags behind the promise.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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According to China’s balance of payment data, net foreign direct investment plummeted from peak inflows of $334 billion in 2021 to outflows of nearly $154 billion in 2024, according to Chinese data provider Wind.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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But a new study points in a different direction, linking them instead to superwind outflows from spiral host galaxies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The veteran had entered the game with only eight catches for 62 yards this season as Payton continued to tinker with how to best insert him into the flow of the offense.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tom walks off and calls his daughters to celebrate before immediately going back into the flow.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Following an outpouring of anger by passengers on social media, lawmakers in Canada and the United States criticized airlines last year, including Air Canada, for levying additional fees on luggage and seat assignments in certain economy classes.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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The video has touched viewers deeply, sparking an outpouring of emotions online.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other potentially concerning changes including nipple discharge, pain or swelling in their breast, changes in the color of the nipple or breast, the nipple turning inward, painful or enlarged lymph nodes in the armpits or near the collarbone, or redness or flaky skin on the breast.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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In testing, the battery cells demonstrated stability and performance by retaining 93 percent of their capacity after completing 900 charge-discharge cycles.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Effluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effluence. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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