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noun

ˈmist How to pronounce mist (audio)
Definition of mistnext
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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 fog
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency a heavy mist obscured our view of the city from the observatory

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mist

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verb

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
Noun
People also shelled out for sleep sprays and mists (with orders up by a whopping 632%) to prepare for a deeper reset. — Vidhi Choudhary, Fortune, 7 July 2026 The Hyaluronic Range, including balm, powder, mist, primer and more, is formulated with their exclusive 8X HYALURONIC formula, developed closely with Korean skincare experts. — ABC News, 6 July 2026
Verb
Miller recommends misting them with a fabric-refreshing spray. — Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Additional medical staff are on site, and cooling amenities include an inflatable misting station near the First Base Plaza and misting fans at the Left Field Plaza and Section 210. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mist
  1. rainfall
  2. fog
  3. obscure
  4. sprinkle
  5. haze
  6. blur
  7. drizzle
  8. cloud
Noun
  • Tropical Storm Maysak brought record rainfall to Guangxi starting Saturday, breaching reservoirs and stranding people for days in homes and other buildings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • For the southern part of the state, that means a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash floods and landslides.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of rainfall
Noun
  • The 23 crew members fought through dense fog and dealt with equipment issues after leaving port on June 5.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • As the fog slowly revealed and concealed the towering limestone islets, the tranquil scenery was a grounding way to experience one of Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026
Definition of fog
Verb
  • While institutional incentives aren't wrong, portraying them solely as student benefits obscures a critical reality.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
    — Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Definition of obscure
Noun
  • The menu includes classic flavors like plain glazed, milk chocolate and vanilla with sprinkles.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • This recipe keeps things simple with just a touch of lemon zest and a sprinkle of sparkling sugar to dress up the dessert.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of sprinkle
Noun
  • The Romanov family was fatally shot and bayoneted in a chaotic haze of smoke and dust.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
  • And the smoke from the fireworks display left Washington in a haze of poor air quality.
    — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of haze
Verb
  • Reddick loads her genre-blurring tale with outlandish intrigue involving Soviet spies, a capitalist cult and a roving choir that doubles as a Greek chorus.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Telemundo also signed actor Owen Wilson, who isn’t Latino or known for speaking Spanish, as a spokesperson for the Spanish-language coverage of the World Cup, blurring the lines for an American audience that speaks both English and Spanish.
    — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of blur
Noun
  • An order of churro French toast ($14) came with ample strawberries, candied pecans and a cinnamon Biscoff drizzle.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • Use them on top of toasts, such as a slice of sourdough topped with ricotta cheese, sliced strawberries, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
    — Anthea Levi, Health, 10 July 2026
Definition of drizzle
Noun
  • Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Despite its correction, EWZ remains in a cyclical bull trend as defined by the weekly cloud model, denoted by the shaded area on the chart, which provides support for the uptrend aligned with former resistance near $34.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mist. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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