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Recent Examples of fog
Noun
Astronomers have spotted a monster-sized planet that could be up to ten times the size of Jupiter emerging from the stellar fog surrounding a young star. Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2025 Cloud seeding is also employed to minimize hail damage and dissipate fog. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Verb
There are lots of benefits to the Astral Sphere’s more anatomical shape—the extra room between your eye and the lens can reduce the risk of fogging, as well as increase clarity and comfort. Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 1 May 2025 Known for its calming, anti-anxiety effects, lavender gives the Victorian London fog a medicinal boost, while the blueberry green tea provides energy and antioxidants. Anna Haines, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for fog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fog
Noun
  • This will continue to keep smoke and haze in the forecast for the next several days.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Independence Day Widespread haze between 8am and 11am.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • Amid uncertainty and confusion, people turn to leaders who promise to guide them out of darkness.
    Emi Eleode, Time, 14 July 2025
  • Split oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to avoid regulatory confusion.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Amazon $650 Samsung $650 Best Buy Not to be confused with the Galaxy S24 series, this midrange smartphone from late 2024 has some elements of the flagship phone, but makes some sacrifices to get the price down.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
  • Hence, Nicole left the party, despondent at having been rejected and confused at the cold reception.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • But this fake overlay simply obscures the app as it is being attacked in the background.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Some staffers also have seen the whole affair as obscuring standout work in the news division, particularly in the early months of the Trump administration.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Along with other adjustments made with tools like Photoshop, the end result is a shockingly precise view of the galaxy—the yellow mist around the spiral is actually tens of thousands of stars.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
  • Staying in shaded areas, using a cool mist and fan, keeping hydrated, and wearing light colored and loose-fitting clothing can all help keep a child cooler.
    Dr. Katie Lockwood, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Grace and Company Silky Satin Pillowcase Upgrade your nighttime routine with this ultra-smooth satin pillowcase designed to help prevent overnight frizz, tangles, and breakage.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 July 2025
  • By the 20th century, Rome was like any other city, with trains and cars that let people live farther from the urban center and a tangle of highways and suburbs and shopping centers that sprawled far beyond the original fortified walls.
    Krista Langlois, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • Today, BlackRock expects the AI boom to continue boosting U.S. stocks throughout the year, despite concerns about debt and global uncertainty clouding the outlook.
    Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Porter remained on scene until wind shifted and the smoke clouded his view and way out, spurring him to leave out of precaution.
    Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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

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“Fog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fog. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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