Definition of gauzenext
as in haze
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency wrapped in the pale gauze of a misty afternoon, the city seemed eerily romantic to the strolling lovers

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Recent Examples of gauze This involves folding gauze multiple times, placing it directly over the specific point of bleeding, and wrapping it tightly. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 This cotton gauze design ticks every box with an elastic waistband and side pockets, but the real win is that the fabric is crinkled and textured, which means any wrinkles from the suitcase are undetectable. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 21 July 2026 Hospitals across the island face shortages of supplies including syringes, gauze, vaccines and anesthetics. Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 First aid and medical supplies such as gauze, bandages, antiseptics, disposable gloves, face masks, syringes, thermometers and blood pressure monitors all were in demand. Russ Bynum, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gauze
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Noun
  • Forest fires on Sumatra and Borneo islands often break out during dry spells, smothering parts of nearby Singapore and Malaysia in haze.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Built around shimmering guitars and an unexpectedly propulsive rhythmic backbone, the track balances DIIV’s familiar haze with an anthemic immediacy.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • As his mind retreats to the hues of old movies, Charlotte breaks the fog with a glimmer of humanity.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Forecasts show temperatures reaching highs in the 90s throughout the remainder of the week, in addition to isolated thunderstorms, fog and showers.
    Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Investor Michael Burry went further in November 2025, estimating that big cloud firms were understating AI depreciation by about $176 billion from 2026 through 2028.
    Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The atmosphere then creates clouds, storms and wind to let out heat energy in an attempt to bring itself back into balance.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In an effort to stymie the foul smell, part of the facility is wrapped in plastic sheeting while large fans spray odor-control mist around the warehouse.
    Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The bestselling quilt set comes in more than 10 calming colors including glacier blue, mist gray, and pine green.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Gauze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauze. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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