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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
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 14 June 2026
An Indigenous couple pay a visit to another makeshift cross, mist rises from a waterfall, and mountains rear up, first green, then brown, and finally glittering white.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026
The smart tabletop misting fan is currently $90 on Amazon.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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Noun
Gardena and salted amber give this shimmery body mist a rich, tropical vacation sort of scent profile.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 14 June 2026
An Indigenous couple pay a visit to another makeshift cross, mist rises from a waterfall, and mountains rear up, first green, then brown, and finally glittering white.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Verb
Epres offers a lightweight pre-wash bonding treatment that mists evenly through the hair without weighing it down, while Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment is an rinse-out option that can be used in place of a hair mask—and remains a editor-favorite K-beauty staple.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026
The smart tabletop misting fan is currently $90 on Amazon.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mist
Noun
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Some storms could produce gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Any places where such intense rainfall persists for several hours could have widespread flooding impacts.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Noun
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Blackened with volcanic rock and encircled by towering waves, the tumultuous scenery makes a vivid psychic landscape for So Help Me God, a rambling spell of ’70s-era soul and exuberant orchestral folk-pop that sweeps through the fog of heartbreak and the clarity of self-discovery.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The only question now is how much of the public's time and money the Mayor is willing to waste to obscure the numerous poor decisions her administration and the County have made for decades.—
Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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While many parts of Android 17 will be ignored or obscured when the OS expands beyond Google phones, the new security and safety features will be nearly universal.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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Deodorize Carpets & Fabric Surfaces Carpets, furniture, and mattresses can all benefit from a sprinkle of borax to remove odors.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Butterflies and flowers look surprisingly subtle when done in shades of lilac and nude, with just a sprinkle of iridescent sparkle.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
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Clouded in the haze of a political extravaganza, Norvell never revealed his motivations for shooting Meredith.—
Aram Goudsouzian,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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The haze could be seen in communities like Fallbrook, Temecula and Wildomar.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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As these events unfold, Early’s earnestness blurs comedy and drama, to surprisingly heartfelt effect.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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To soften the look of this nostalgic floral, try blurring its edges to create an airbrushed effect.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
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That hot spell ended because of a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought back a marine layer so thick that the weather service said morning drizzle in far inland places Thursday and Friday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Kansas City’s morning commute will be accompanied by showers and non-severe storms before clouds clear out and give the region a sunny break.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Subtle audio tracks the sound of ice on the move, views of clouds passing over glass-like ice, and there's the eventual memorial for Ok.—
Erika Owen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mist. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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