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as in rainfall
a light or fine rain
a mist was falling on the streets as we drove home
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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the damp air misted the window pane
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Recent Examples of mist
Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
Floral Street’s trio of mists will soon be joined by a fourth — Arizona Bloom, launching this summer.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 10 June 2025
Natasha Marsh, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
Sometimes only misting is needed to revive wilting grass.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 June 2025
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Noun
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As the mist rises from the mountain top, Mr. Suparno leads visitors down a winding concrete path into the woods.
—Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
Floral Street’s trio of mists will soon be joined by a fourth — Arizona Bloom, launching this summer.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 10 June 2025
Verb
Dove recommends starting with a hydrating leave-in conditioner or misting in a curl refresh to create less frizz and a stronger curl pattern.
—Natasha Marsh, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
Sometimes only misting is needed to revive wilting grass.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mist
Noun
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Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said rainfall in these regions increased by 300% compared to conditions before the arrival of the tropical wave.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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There’s a 60% chance for precipitation across the region with some slow-moving storms capable of winds up to 50 mph, lightning strikes and some flooding from heavy rainfall that could drop 1-3 inches.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Using a mosquito 'bucket of doom' is much cheaper than getting a pest control service to come fog or spray your yard.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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Heavy rain pelted the rescuers, who also battled fog and 45 mph wind gusts, according to officials.—
Sara Schilling
July 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2025
Verb
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But this fake overlay simply obscures the app as it is being attacked in the background.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Infrared imaging can see in the dark, but the picture is typically low-resolution and grainy, and can obscure key shapes.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Evenly sprinkle cake mix and pudding mix in prepared dish.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Wonder Woman Doughnut: An Original Glazed Doughnut dipped in red raspberry flavored icing, topped with white stars and blue sprinkles and a Wonder Woman logo and belt.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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The wind that causes the haze is also responsible for the reddish area at the top of the photo.—
Perri Thaler,
Space.com,
6 July 2025
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Smog, haze and pollution sometimes contribute to poor air quality.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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This Calvin Klein moment, both distinct and historic, is yet another example of how Beyoncé continues to break boundaries, blurring the lines between performance, fashion, and cultural impact.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Faced with a series of deadly family secrets, Lowen struggles to separate fiction from reality, while also blurring the lines with Verity’s husband, Jeremy (Hartnett).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Add a chocolate drizzle, crunchy pecans, or even toasted coconut.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Vanilla Cookies & Kreme Liberty Crunch Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with vanilla cookies & Kreme filling, dipped in white icing and topped with vanilla cookies, patriotic sprinkles and white icing drizzle.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
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There are both federal regulations and state regulations for cloud seeding and other forms of weather modification.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
12 July 2025
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mist. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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