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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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By tackling landfill methane—one of the largest contributors to global warming—the technology represents a significant advancement in reducing emissions and promoting a circular, low-carbon energy future.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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One of the most potent greenhouse gas emissions has been discovered seeping out of cracks of the Antarctic seafloor, researchers announced.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 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
Noun
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In addition to the Silicon Valley Bank in 2023 upheaval, Yokum said, Comerica saw a significant outflow of deposits as competing financial institutions offered higher rates to savers once interest rates began climbing.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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These lightweight screens add to the smooth, streamlined design of the laminar-flow airframe, engineered to minimize drag and improve fuel efficiency.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
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But an Eagles offense with no flow only gave him 12 carries.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Red dwarfs are also prone to violently flaring and the outpouring of radiation from them can strip an atmosphere clean off a planet.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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That remark — coupled with the image of the ingenue Tilly — generated an outpouring of fury, anxiety, fascination and lust.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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But Grijalva’s signature doesn’t automatically send the discharge petition to the Senate.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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Scott Buchanan, executive director of the Student Loan Servicing Alliance — a trade group for the federal student loan servicers — confirmed to CNBC that IBR discharges have resumed.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Effluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effluence. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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