EMANATION Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

emanation

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Definition of emanation

as in emission

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Recent Examples of emanation In 2015, for instance, Tel Aviv University researchers demonstrated a radio spying device that could steal information from a computer based on the electromagnetic emanations of its processor from a couple of feet away. — Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 4 Mar. 2026 From presence as performance to loving presence as emanation. — Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Another way of saying this is that the radiant or emanation point of most meteor showers appears highest in the sky before dawn. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025 This perhaps had something to do with the curious luminance of the boy’s face, as in paintings of saints, as though the glow were the emanation of grace. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emanation

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The Biden Administration had targeted a 61% to 66% cut in overall emissions by 2035.

— Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
Under the European Union’s zero carbon dioxide emissions target for autos in 2035, the next big hurdle requires an EV market share of around 60% by 2030.

— Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of emission

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Astronomers have used the Very Large Telescope (VLT) to observe the violent outflow of material from a distant black hole.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Ironically, the ETFs, introduced in late May to broaden investment opportunities for retail traders and stem outflows into similar products abroad, have become a lightning rod for criticism and blamed for amplifying volatility.

— Youkyung Lee, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of outflow

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The Saudis are under pressure to get the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of their oil and other exports flow, reopened, Leighton said.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The thread-ectronics also rely on eutectogels, which create a sub-millimeter gap between the thread-ends to control the flow of electrons via resistors, capacitors, or other components.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of flow

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The news of Russia killing the family sparked a huge outpouring of emotions and solidarity in Ukraine, with local social media groups flooded with messages praising the Voronovs as a loving family.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Anthony Taylor’s decision to end his illustrious career sparked an outpouring of gratitude and respect from his colleagues that was overwhelmed by widespread derision from some football supporters.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 23 July 2026

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