as in humidity
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Recent Examples of mugginess
Temperatures are expected to return to normal levels, with the hottest places expected to peak in the mid-80s with some mugginess attached.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Tropical soup What’s happening both in and over nearby oceans is to blame for this summer’s excessive mugginess.
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Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
In much of the East, the mugginess kept rising to near tropical levels for a few humid hours.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Tropical soup What’s happening both in and over nearby oceans is to blame for this summer’s excessive mugginess.
—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
In much of the East, the mugginess kept rising to near tropical levels for a few humid hours.
—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mugginess
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Smoke, combined with high humidity, may cause visibility issues overnight, according to the AQMD, and ash could also fall in the area.
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High heat and humidity will continue in Texas, along the Gulf Coast, and in Florida, the weather service said.
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That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief.
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Here are nine couches for small spaces that channel elegance without stuffiness.
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How To Get Rid Of Smells A damp smell coming from your wicker furniture is usually due to mold, mildew, or general dampness.
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Trapped humidity is the single biggest driver of a stale smell, says Salverson, because dampness allows odor-causing bacteria and mildew to take hold.
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The rich blend of shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C coats lips in lasting moisture overnight.
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Adding a fan, dehumidifier, a chemical desiccant like DampRid, or a moisture-absorbing plant to your laundry room can improve humidity levels and increase air circulation.
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The fillets should be a little damp, but not soaking wet.
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Yet, in spite of all the damp, there was something magnificent about the moment.
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“Mugginess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugginess. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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