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 The X-ray emissions from these radio galaxies come from jets of particles blasted out from around feeding supermassive black holes at near-light speeds. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 July 2026 Accessibility Most guests park in a central lot before heading to their cabins—reducing carbon emissions—but two ADA-compliant cabins come with parking spots. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Once fully commissioned, it is expected to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by nearly five million metric tons annually. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 That not only lowers operating costs but also reduces carbon emissions. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for emission

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The Saudis are under pressure to get the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of their oil and other exports flow, reopened, Leighton said.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The thread-ectronics also rely on eutectogels, which create a sub-millimeter gap between the thread-ends to control the flow of electrons via resistors, capacitors, or other components.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of flow

Noun

Elijah Bieniemy, 27, was still at the scene when officers arrived and was arrested on malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside of a dwelling.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Also, the environmental questions, including chemical discharge, brine management, intake effects, and ecosystem disruption, are acknowledged but not fully resolved here.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

Definition of discharge

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None of the hundreds of people on board the two flights were injured, but the FAA is investigating.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Premiering in May 2027, the film will profile its namesake, the controversial aviator who helmed the first uninterrupted solo flight across the Atlantic.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of flight

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While heavy foreign equity selling earlier this year weighed on the won, Goldman said those outflows have slowed, allowing the currency's strong external fundamentals to reassert themselves.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026
The Truth Social God Bless America ETF has seen consistent outflows every month since the war began.

— Geoffrey Morgan, Fortune, 25 July 2026

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