emissions

plural of emission

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Recent Examples of emissions The company has announced plans for a hydrogen fuel-cell version intended to increase range while maintaining zero in-flight emissions. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 India is also expanding biofuels to strengthen energy security and reduce emissions. Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 Reports had tied a potential pause to the Ridgeline's failure to meet California emissions regulations. Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 July 2026 In 2022, Coronado adopted a Climate Action Plan that seeks, by 2030, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the city by 39% below 2016 levels. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2026 In this way, simple cheapness becomes the rationale for pumping yet more carbon emissions into the atmosphere to import lumber produced through the destruction of overseas forests. Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 This last part is crucial in order to create a sufficiently high voltage to ensure the vacuum tube’s radiation emissions include X-rays. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2026 Experts warn that rising CO2 levels will increase heatwave frequency and intensity, necessitating both emissions reduction and adaptation strategies. Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Despite the installation of a smoke filtration system, preliminary testing found that emissions from its boiler smokestacks exceeded Cambodia’s legal limits. Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emissions
Noun
  • About 20% of the world's oil flows throw the strait, and Iran's ability to block the flow of tankers has roiled the global economy, sending oil prices soaring.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Many clinics recommend leaving enough time for at least one post-procedure check before returning home, so travel plans should be discussed before booking flights.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • A number of test flights have already been conducted with full-scale surrogate aircraft.
    Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • This makes operando neutron powder diffraction an invaluable tool for tracking structural changes as a battery actually charges and discharges.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Jones told the jury that gun safety experts will testify to the weapon’s history of false discharges and design problems, claims that the manufacturer, Sig Sauer, has repeatedly denied.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Indeed, some analysts think the recent tightening over financial outflows is partly designed to avoid a stampede by Chinese investors for the Nasdaq.
    Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
  • Positive for rupee Equity outflows, coupled with a rising import bill due to higher global oil prices, have pressured government finances and the rupee.
    Priyanka Salve,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 July 2026

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“Emissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emissions. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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