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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
Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
My friends, family, and social media kept hyping up Sol de Janeiro though — including my 16-year-old sister, who has the same skin type and is a proud owner of all the body and hair mist scents.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Multi-setting showerheads, like most of those made today, have a wide array of choices to select from, ranging from powerful, massaging force to gentle rain and rinsing or even misting.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Add one of these to a spray bottle, dilute with water, and mist areas around your yard where birds like to congregate, says Price.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
My friends, family, and social media kept hyping up Sol de Janeiro though — including my 16-year-old sister, who has the same skin type and is a proud owner of all the body and hair mist scents.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Verb
Look for pooling water, misting spray heads or dry spots that suggest a blockage.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Multi-setting showerheads, like most of those made today, have a wide array of choices to select from, ranging from powerful, massaging force to gentle rain and rinsing or even misting.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mist
Noun
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Severe winds are possible, and storms will be slow-moving with high rainfall rates, raising the risk of urban flooding.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The emotional fog begins to lift while feelings of hesitation fade away.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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The shoes appeared to have high block heels that were obscured by her wide-legged jeans.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Coastal areas and islands may also have strong prospects, but the very low sun angle means even thin cloud layers near the horizon could obscure the eclipse.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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This would be a sprinkle play for me, though.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The last sprinkles move out of the Kansas City area on Wednesday morning, but cool, cloudy skies will linger.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Coastal and eastern areas offer more dramatic settings, but come with greater risk from haze and obstruction.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Clouds, hills, buildings or even distant haze can block the view.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Income stacking can build new skills Gen Z workers are blurring the boundaries between personal and professional.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Even the iconic heart shape of the forest began to blur.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Elevate Cucumber Tomato Salad with a drizzle of this vinaigrette.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The addition of the granola, coconut shavings and honey drizzle is what truly takes this to the next level.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Some lightning occurs deep within clouds or is too weak to register clearly from orbit.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Their tiered form nods to the cloud terrace motif that appears repeatedly in New Mexico’s indigenous Pueblo art and architecture.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mist. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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