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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Gas flow also affects stellar initial masses In another study, published in July 2025, astrophysicist Ke-Jung Chen led a research group at the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics using a detailed computer simulation that modeled how gas in the early universe may have flowed.—
Luke Keller,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In its early releases, Porsche has not defined the point where the electric motors hand off to the flow of hot exhaust gases, but the results are maximum torque all the way to 6000 rpm.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 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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For the first time, a team of Japanese astronomers has captured clear images of jets and outflows from a young star forming in the far reaches of our Milky Way.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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Any thunderstorm activity will be capable of producing heavy rain, dry lightning strikes (outside of the rain cores) and gusty outflow winds.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Emission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emission. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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