as in obscuring
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the damp air misted the window pane
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Recent Examples of misting
True, Shakespeare had added the characters of Touchstone and Jacques, thus mocking the sport of love and misting it in disillusionment; but most of the plot is pure Lodge.
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
The star attraction is the massive wraparound deck, which boasts an outdoor shower, plunge pool, built-in misting system, and plush seating for watching vervet monkey antics with a drink in hand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Koutroulis said the county has instituted various mitigation measures to suppress the stink, including misting systems, industrial fans and soil to cover waste.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Sokolowski also recommends avoiding misting your refrigerator with water directly—always apply it to a microfiber cloth first.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Orchids that are epiphytes like moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) and Cattleya, which grow on trees, benefit from misting because their leaves will absorb the moisture.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
The backyard misting system that’s a refreshing antidote to the desert heat, for starters.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Cabana facilities include a refrigerator, dining table and chairs, two deck loungers, and a misting shower.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
There were so many highly specialized companies on the massive show floor, experts in everything from the misting fans that cool guests off in queues to the soft pretzels sold at snack stands, and of course, the makers of the rides themselves.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
The star attraction is the massive wraparound deck, which boasts an outdoor shower, plunge pool, built-in misting system, and plush seating for watching vervet monkey antics with a drink in hand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Koutroulis said the county has instituted various mitigation measures to suppress the stink, including misting systems, industrial fans and soil to cover waste.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Sokolowski also recommends avoiding misting your refrigerator with water directly—always apply it to a microfiber cloth first.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Orchids that are epiphytes like moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) and Cattleya, which grow on trees, benefit from misting because their leaves will absorb the moisture.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
The backyard misting system that’s a refreshing antidote to the desert heat, for starters.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Cabana facilities include a refrigerator, dining table and chairs, two deck loungers, and a misting shower.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
There were so many highly specialized companies on the massive show floor, experts in everything from the misting fans that cool guests off in queues to the soft pretzels sold at snack stands, and of course, the makers of the rides themselves.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misting
Verb
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The rise of high-frequency trading convinced us that everything is priced in instantly, obscuring pockets of friction.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sheets appear to be covering the front cockpit window, obscuring what would normally be the pilots’ forward view.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Two things persuaded Haagy to shelve his own plant research and zero in on the mystery of sky-darkening smog.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Oh, and the grief was almost a person of its own, darkening the minds of some of the characters as much as any lightless corridor could darken a space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead, lighter colors act as a visual blurring agent.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
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Formed in Southern California in 2011, the group built its following on a genre-blurring sound that mixes alternative rock, indie pop and hip-hop influences, anchored by frontman Jesse Rutherford’s brooding vocals.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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And Hanceville’s fate is as murky as the fog that pours in at night, blotting out buildings and blackening the road ahead.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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These tungsten atoms would then condense on the slightly cooler inside of the glass bulb, blackening it and dimming the light over time.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Why are my car windows fogging up on the inside?—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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De-Fog Mirrors Before getting in the shower and using shampoo on your hair, use shampoo to prevent your bathroom mirror from fogging up from the shower’s humidity.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Misting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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