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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
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Aug. 2025
With a strong hissing sound, mist started to pour out around me, rising up to my neck.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 6 Aug. 2025
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 June 2025
There are other requirements too, like consistent misting.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
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Noun
This mist delivers a hit of hydration with squalane and apple extract to soften and smooth dryness, while white willow bark gently exfoliates to keep skin clear and glowing.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Aug. 2025
With a strong hissing sound, mist started to pour out around me, rising up to my neck.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Shake the bottle and mist the tanning water liberally over your skin, holding it about six inches away.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 June 2025
There are other requirements too, like consistent misting.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mist
Noun
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According to the sewerage district's rainfall data from Aug. 9 to 13 − the 78 hours in which the overflow occurred − an average of 9 inches of rain fell on the service area.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For companies, waiting for global consensus means waiting inside a fog of uncertainty.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The east bank of the river at last broke through the fog.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While the raid inadvertently unearthed the Ohtani-Mizuhara ordeal, the mushrooming scandal obscured a more complex, far-reaching, and ongoing drama.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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University students have become savvy at using and obscuring their ChatGPT use.—
Joelle Renstrom
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Consider adding a pinch of black pepper or a sprinkle of coconut oil to boost curcumin's bioavailability. 4.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fill the disposal with ice cubes, a sprinkle of coarse salt such as rock or sea salt, and a few lemon wedges.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Binoculars may be required if there’s haze on the horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Petco brought out Meredith, Taylor’s cat, in an orange haze.—
Misty L. Heggeness,
Time,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Further blurring the metafictional line, Paul McCartney and Elton John show up in the sequel as themselves, and actually play with the band.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
31 Aug. 2025
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Opponents of displaying the Israeli flag in a public school say doing so blurs the line between supporting the Jewish community and endorsing the Israeli government.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza also comes with crispy chicken plus a ranch base and drizzle, like the other new flavor.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Spread it over waffles, then top with fresh berries, and finish with a light drizzle of maple syrup.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
19 Aug. 2025
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Alibaba's cloud unit is seen as key to the company monetizing artificial intelligence, much like Microsoft or Google.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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Reliance and Google Cloud will establish a dedicated AI cloud region in Jamnagar, powered by Reliance’s renewable energy and Jio’s network.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mist. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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