miasmas

variants also miasmata
plural of miasma
as in clouds
a vapor of something unpleasant or unhealthy A miasma of smog settled over the city. a miasma of foul-smelling smoke

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clouds
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  • According to AccuWeather, heat domes can also prevent clouds from forming, increasing sunshine that boosts temperatures.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • It’s meant to be as is her ability to pluck him from the clouds and pin him to the table with her directness.
    Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
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“Miasmas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miasmas. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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