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 regulation currently raises gas prices by 17 cents a gallon without delivering meaningful climate benefits; indeed, some experts believe biofuel programs actually add to carbon emissions.
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Ryan Cummings, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
In many places, tourism is a significant source of funding for wildlife conservation; tourism also generates about 8 percent of our greenhouse gas emissions.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
Corinthian can cruise silently and emissions-free using wind power alone, but the engines will kick in if more grunt is required.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
At the same time, FIFA aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 and is promoting its commitment to environmental sustainability.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Cummings, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
In many places, tourism is a significant source of funding for wildlife conservation; tourism also generates about 8 percent of our greenhouse gas emissions.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
Corinthian can cruise silently and emissions-free using wind power alone, but the engines will kick in if more grunt is required.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
At the same time, FIFA aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 and is promoting its commitment to environmental sustainability.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emission
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As the intuitive Scorpio Moon harmonizes with expansive Jupiter this morning, kindness and perspective flow naturally, helping conversations feel more open and supportive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Snowpack levels influence stream flow, which in turn affects salmon runs—the primary food source for brown bears.—
Debbie Olsen,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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According to Farmington Police, officers responded to a medical call resulting from discharge of a firearm in the parking lot of 1 Forest Park Drive Tuesday.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was also charged with transportation of a firearm and ammunition through interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, as well as discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instead of going near the moon, the mission will serve as a test flight in which a new crew of astronauts aboard an Orion capsule will dock in Earth orbit with at least one of the commercial lunar landers being developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Getting there Reaching Culebra requires a ferry, small flight, or private sailing charter from mainland Puerto Rico.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Thus, in Halifax’s universe, decision making is mostly an emanation of character.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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So Serious, a compilation of Enya edits that distilled the singer’s voice down to a distant emanation.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bringing retail investors home Seoul has implemented measures to try and stem outflows, with the country's finance ministry announcing tax breaks for individual investors who sell their foreign holdings.—
Lim Hui Jie,Blair Baek,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bankers told me that money outflows have not been out of the ordinary.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Emission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emission. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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