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a flowing or going out
The government is considering some new measures to limit vehicle emissions.
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Recent Examples of emissions
Methane intensity — emissions per unit of gas produced — is fast becoming the yardstick by which a cargo is judged clean or dirty.
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Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Miami-Dade and Broward spent $126 million on a fleet of electric buses from a company called Proterra to cut climate-warming emissions and save residents money on fuel.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
As human activities add greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere, a warmer climate is making the traditional Tornado Alley in the Plains hotter and more arid.
—David Yeomans, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Under the regulatory framework, car companies had to meet emissions limits.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Over the last few years, the world of emissions standard setting has become increasingly contentious, so much so that even a few words can trigger a fight about whether companies are getting off the hook or being held to account.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 June 2026
Deforestation is the leading driver of Brazil’s greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to global warming.
—Gabriela Sa Pessoa, Fortune, 12 June 2026
To cut costs and emissions, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is rolling out a pilot program using a semi-robotic ground tug called TaxiBot that allows pilots to taxi airliners around the airport without using their main jet engines.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026
Other brands like Toyota, Kia and Hyundai have been moving toward V6s and turbo four cylinders to meet emissions standards.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Miami-Dade and Broward spent $126 million on a fleet of electric buses from a company called Proterra to cut climate-warming emissions and save residents money on fuel.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
As human activities add greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere, a warmer climate is making the traditional Tornado Alley in the Plains hotter and more arid.
—David Yeomans, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Under the regulatory framework, car companies had to meet emissions limits.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Over the last few years, the world of emissions standard setting has become increasingly contentious, so much so that even a few words can trigger a fight about whether companies are getting off the hook or being held to account.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 June 2026
Deforestation is the leading driver of Brazil’s greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to global warming.
—Gabriela Sa Pessoa, Fortune, 12 June 2026
To cut costs and emissions, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is rolling out a pilot program using a semi-robotic ground tug called TaxiBot that allows pilots to taxi airliners around the airport without using their main jet engines.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026
Other brands like Toyota, Kia and Hyundai have been moving toward V6s and turbo four cylinders to meet emissions standards.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 7 June 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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In April, American Airlines tightened restrictions on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Airlines typically buy fuel in advance, adjust their schedules gradually and price tickets based heavily on demand, meaning lower oil and jet fuel prices can take weeks or months to get factored into the cost of commercial flights.—
Mae Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The potential for electrical discharges means Mars' atmosphere can activate chemical reactions that destroy organic molecules on the planet's surface and alter the overall chemical makeup of the atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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And postpartum discharges and bleeding tend to have their own smell, which can be musty, metallic, or earthy (depending on your body).—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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However, when outflows from young stars strike surrounding molecular clouds, shockwaves are created that heat matter and cause molecular hydrogen to emit telltale emissions.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Nov. 2025
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Record outflows from BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Emissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emissions. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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