emission

noun

Definition of emissionnext
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 This story was updated on July 2, 2026 to add more context on Google’s total carbon footprint and emissions. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026 In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 On the flip side, semiconductor manufacturing is one of the most complex and energy-intensive industrial processes in the world, with emissions projected to reach 277 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent by 2030. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026 Each dataset includes full methodological documentation and emission factors across all 16 PEFCR environmental indicators, Carbonfact said. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for emission
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  1. flow
  2. discharge
  3. flight
  4. emanation
  5. outflow
Noun
  • Normally, the onshore flow — a west-to-southwest wind that creates the ocean breeze and pushes air away from the coasts — would push the particulate matter with it.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of flow
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  • Some residents are reluctant to file complaints with state ombudsmen, fearing retaliation or even involuntary discharge, said Jayla Sanchez-Warren, director of the Denver Regional Council of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
  • Under the thunderstorm protocol in place, a match must be suspended if lightning or electrical discharge is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium involved.
    — Aaron Mentkowski, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of discharge
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  • The flight landed safely at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, where officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department took Lopez into custody.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The flight of salsas and chicharrón de queso at Taquearte in Pico Rivera.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of flight
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  • Thus, in Halifax’s universe, decision making is mostly an emanation of character.
    — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
  • So Serious, a compilation of Enya edits that distilled the singer’s voice down to a distant emanation.
    — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of emanation
Noun
  • These curious objects display very little emission associated with galactic jets or other outflows.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 July 2026
  • India’s main stock index last month outperformed other emerging markets by the most since November, and foreign outflows hit a four-month low.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of outflow

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“Emission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emission. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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