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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
Fossil fuel emissions are drivers of climate change and linked to a range of health conditions, including asthma, various cancers and birth defects.
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Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
The defining characteristics of BMW’s M cars – screaming inline-six engines, lightweight chassis and precise mechanical feedback – are about to be radically reinvented to survive the fast-approaching zero-emissions regulations.
—New Atlas, 21 June 2026
The International Energy Agency has estimated that low-emissions energy investment is running at roughly twice the level of fossil-fuel investment.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Astronomers can analyze the unique patterns of radio emissions from these sources to understand their structure, composition and other characteristics such as temperature.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 21 June 2026
Where Food-System Emissions Actually Come From The reason that withdrawal matters for the climate is because food’s emissions are concentrated.
—Tenzin Seldon, Fortune, 21 June 2026
For example, Boulder’s push to form a municipal utility ended with the local utility, Xcel Energy, agreeing to reduce its carbon emissions.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
And the one company that always came under the emissions limits and had credits to sell was Tesla, since all of its vehicles are electric.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Nonetheless, understanding the complicated nuance—which in many ways is counterintuitive—is important to grappling with the opportunities to minimize emissions in the coming years.
—Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
The defining characteristics of BMW’s M cars – screaming inline-six engines, lightweight chassis and precise mechanical feedback – are about to be radically reinvented to survive the fast-approaching zero-emissions regulations.
—New Atlas, 21 June 2026
The International Energy Agency has estimated that low-emissions energy investment is running at roughly twice the level of fossil-fuel investment.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Astronomers can analyze the unique patterns of radio emissions from these sources to understand their structure, composition and other characteristics such as temperature.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 21 June 2026
Where Food-System Emissions Actually Come From The reason that withdrawal matters for the climate is because food’s emissions are concentrated.
—Tenzin Seldon, Fortune, 21 June 2026
For example, Boulder’s push to form a municipal utility ended with the local utility, Xcel Energy, agreeing to reduce its carbon emissions.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
And the one company that always came under the emissions limits and had credits to sell was Tesla, since all of its vehicles are electric.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Nonetheless, understanding the complicated nuance—which in many ways is counterintuitive—is important to grappling with the opportunities to minimize emissions in the coming years.
—Justin Worland/houston, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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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
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The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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The net effect on the won has been downward, because the outflows have been the larger force.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The report comes as the rupiah sits at a record low versus the dollar, with questions about the country’s fiscal health rampant and trouble with capital outflows.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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“Emissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emissions. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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