as in flows
a flowing or going out
The government is considering some new measures to limit vehicle emissions.
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Recent Examples of emissions
This contrast suggests that Moon-Sized could represent a later stage in the life of such objects, gradually losing the material or energy source that once powered stronger emissions.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
The agency approved the emissions permit in July for eight simple-cycle power turbines and 87 linear generators.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Toyota is teaming up with Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group to advance the development of hydrogen-fuel-cell tech for zero-emissions heavy duty vehicles.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
As California pushes toward a cleaner energy future, the key challenge ahead is not just reducing emissions, but ensuring fuel remains reliable and affordable in the meantime.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Whitemyer wrote in an email that the city will soon convert to an electric fleet to comply with state emissions requirements.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
That means a pulsar doesn't have to be perfectly aligned with Earth to be observed via its radio emissions.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Colorado law requires certain utilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from 2005 levels by 2030.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Proponents of nuclear energy tout that its power plants do not emit greenhouse gases and that Diablo is California’s largest single source of carbon emissions-free energy.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
The agency approved the emissions permit in July for eight simple-cycle power turbines and 87 linear generators.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Toyota is teaming up with Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group to advance the development of hydrogen-fuel-cell tech for zero-emissions heavy duty vehicles.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
As California pushes toward a cleaner energy future, the key challenge ahead is not just reducing emissions, but ensuring fuel remains reliable and affordable in the meantime.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Whitemyer wrote in an email that the city will soon convert to an electric fleet to comply with state emissions requirements.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
That means a pulsar doesn't have to be perfectly aligned with Earth to be observed via its radio emissions.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Colorado law requires certain utilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from 2005 levels by 2030.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Proponents of nuclear energy tout that its power plants do not emit greenhouse gases and that Diablo is California’s largest single source of carbon emissions-free energy.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emissions
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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
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Fees for long-haul international flights are not affected.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Since then, the two countries have taken several steps to normalize relations, including restarting flights and disengaging troops along the border.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the team found that particles inside the battery behave more like fast-moving objects, shifting positions repeatedly as the battery charges and discharges.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Yet wastewater discharges from ships cause concerns among coastal communities, environmental advocates and scientists alike.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both funds saw gross inflows, which combined with the 5% gates resulted in modest net outflows.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The aim of this team's investigation was to connect these massive outflows of matter with stellar activity in M82.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Emissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emissions. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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