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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
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Ellis Brooklyn recently relaunched their perfume mists in sleek (larger) packaging for the same $26 price tag, and Miss Strawberry is the newest addition to the lineup.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Then mist the soil surface with water from a spray bottle, never a watering can.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The rumbling of a hidden ocean, along a rugged coastline covered by mist.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Ellis Brooklyn recently relaunched their perfume mists in sleek (larger) packaging for the same $26 price tag, and Miss Strawberry is the newest addition to the lineup.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Plus, this pick leaves behind a scent trail, while most body mists only project upon initial spritz.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Then mist the soil surface with water from a spray bottle, never a watering can.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mist
Noun
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Local heavy rainfall may lead to isolated flash flooding, especially in areas that received significant rain over the weekend.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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The unique combination of frequent rainfall, large construction zones like those on Interstate 4, heat, and heavy commuter and tourist traffic all contribute to Orlando’s poor road conditions, Issa said.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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What sounds like a broadcaster’s signature was born from a son trying to reach his father through the fog of a degenerative disease.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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Patchy fog may linger in the morning.—
Brandi D. Addison,
IndyStar,
3 Mar. 2026
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At Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, at least 100 people attended the eclipse watch party on their outdoor deck, and caught several early glimpses until the fog rolled in and obscured the main event.—
Laura A. Oda,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Where at the beginning of the period, the boyish, figure-obscuring flapper dress was the au courant silhouette, by the end, fashion was shifting toward the more body-conscious bias cut.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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White chocolate chips and colorful sprinkles make every bite a party.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite a few sprinkles and overcast skies, thousands of area residents turned out for the 17th annual Fleadh Day Saturday in Oak Forest.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No longer fogged by the haze of a rebuild and a young quarterback.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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In 1972, Hannes (Enzo Brumm), a gangly farm boy adrift in a hedonistic haze of hormones and counterculture, stumbles upon a revelation through his contact with a love interest’s geranium.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If feelings blur facts, do your best to find a time when everyone involved can share what would help.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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This can further blur the line between fantasy and reality.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This was the second year for the festival, and just as the parade wound down on the street out front, children and their families walked in from the drizzle for popcorn, snacks, drawing, games and just a lot of running around on play mats.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Even rain, a rarity in a region that averages fewer than 20 days a year, has a habit of arriving during the tournament’s early-March window, occasionally bringing cold drizzle and delays.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Under the late afternoon clouds, the water appears murky, too dark to hold a reflection of the soot- and algae-stained warehouses on the pier.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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That is central to Apple's push to make the Mac a more credible platform for running advanced AI tools locally — an increasingly important capability for businesses that want to keep sensitive data off cloud servers.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mist. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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