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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
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
Copper frames reference The Balvenie’s distillation process, brutalist forms nod to the distillery’s architecture, and mist, light and sound call the slow, transformative maturation of The Balvenie Fifty Collection.
—Nargess Banks, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Chloe Berge, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
To form the bun, Mikey’s stylist then used a tail comb to part her hair, before finally sculpting the hair into a ribbon-like updo by twisting and shaping it while misting the Bumble and Bumble Spray de Mode Flexible Hold Spray.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The device is not particularly technologically advanced; the electronic components inside consist of little more than a battery and a heating coil that turns liquid into mist.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
Copper frames reference The Balvenie’s distillation process, brutalist forms nod to the distillery’s architecture, and mist, light and sound call the slow, transformative maturation of The Balvenie Fifty Collection.
—Nargess Banks, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Another whale appeared, misting the air with its breath.
—Chloe Berge, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
To form the bun, Mikey’s stylist then used a tail comb to part her hair, before finally sculpting the hair into a ribbon-like updo by twisting and shaping it while misting the Bumble and Bumble Spray de Mode Flexible Hold Spray.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mist
Noun
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Fire season tends to wind down when the state gets enough heavy rainfall to dampen possible fuels such as grass, leaves, pine needles, ferns and tree moss, according to the Western Fire Chiefs Association.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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Meteorologists say the area could see heavy rainfall, wind gusts of up to 70 mph and hail up to two inches in diameter.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The views of rooftops, treetops, and (if the fog cooperates) the Bay are nothing short of cinematic.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a safe spot, like a nearby business parking lot, to pull over and stop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Again the water spray obscured what happened there just before the twister lost its power.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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Derrick White and Jrue Holiday were almost good enough to obscure the absence of Brown and Tatum in the game’s final 20 minutes.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Mix in chocolate, sprinkles, nuts, candy, fruit, and so much more for a personalized dessert experience that’s better than the scoop shop.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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Place tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapenos on the sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2025
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That cut fastball in the heart of the strike zone is the one Cal Raleigh hit through the haze to the seats beyond left field to give the Mariners the lead.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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And so, aviation mayhem ensues, as Lucas fights off a coterie of bad guys through a haze of drugs and liquor.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The 20-episode series aims to blur the line between reality and imagination, mixing comedy and drama with a nostalgic nod to the vibrant ’90s era that shaped him.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Meanwhile, our fiction picks include books with alternate timelines, ones that blur the boundaries between what’s imagined and what’s real and multiple dark academia novels.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Then, serve the larger cheer ball or the smaller ones with a few drizzles, including pepper jelly, cane syrup, and hot honey.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Chilly temperatures and even some drizzle are in store for Southern Californians this weekend, but summer lovers can rejoice because a rapid warmup is right around the corner.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Pull out your credit card to shop our favorite finds like the stylish outdoor lounge chair to relax poolside as the sun peeks from behind the clouds.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2025
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What space does have are energetic phenomena that create wave-like behavior, vibrations in gas clouds, and radio frequency emissions from stars and black holes.—
Harshal Shah,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mist. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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