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gauze

noun

ˈgȯz

Definition of gauze

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 White Blouses Inspired by Camila Morrone August can be a super humid month, which is why a gauze skirt like this is so ideal. — Sarah Dimuro, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Most simple first aid kits include bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze, and emergency supplies in a little kit that fits easily in a daypack. — Gentry Hale, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for gauze

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Toxic haze and smoke have caused a health crisis in neighboring countries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Officers followed the sounds of the gunfire to another floor, where a smoky haze limited their visibility.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of haze

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Passive nets retain practical advantage Passive fog nets have operated in the same desert for years without using electricity.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
The Great Smoky Mountains that trail up the border between Tennessee and North Carolina earned their name from the natural, gauzy fog that often drapes across the region.

— Megan Wahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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Database lookup triggers Agent C, which calls out to an external API and writes results to cloud storage.

— Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The timing of such decisions has cast a cloud of uncertainty over the sport just seven weeks out from the beginning of the regular season, and coaches involved are either fuming or biting their lips until there’s more clarity.

— CJ Moore, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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