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
Most tech giants, including Google, have seen their carbon emissions skyrocket as a result of the AI boom.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Coal fuel is a major producer of greenhouse gas emissions, chiefly carbon dioxide, driving climate change.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
In 2024, carbon dioxide emissions in advanced economies dropped to their lowest level in 50 years.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 4 June 2026
The plan tightens emission limits while creating new incentives and free permits aimed at preventing refineries and manufacturers from leaving the state.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Coal fuel is a major producer of greenhouse gas emissions, chiefly carbon dioxide, driving climate change.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
In 2024, carbon dioxide emissions in advanced economies dropped to their lowest level in 50 years.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 4 June 2026
The plan tightens emission limits while creating new incentives and free permits aimed at preventing refineries and manufacturers from leaving the state.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emission
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At the heart of this experience is the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary, a 3,000-acre preserve, where center director Marcos Stoltzfus and his team serve as planners and guides, coordinating both conservation efforts and the flow of tens of thousands of visitors each season.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The converter manages the flow of electricity between the battery and the vehicle's various electrical systems.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Deputy Public Defender Carlos Bido said in court that Perry is retired and received an honorable discharge from the military.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Knowledge of the new pathway for student loan discharge is still limited.—
John Csiszar,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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One person was killed and flights were suspended in Kuwait, officials said, after missile and drone strikes, including an attack on its international airport.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 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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Over the last week, Indonesia’s Finance Ministry has purchased roughly $113 million of government bonds each day to tame the bond market and limit capital outflows.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Chinese deeptech Winnie Wu, head of APAC equity strategy at BofA Global Research, said that, despite outflows from China into South Korea and Taiwan, the country is better positioned from a flow perspective.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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“Emission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emission. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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