murks

plural of murk
as in hazes
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency stuck outside in the murk and the rain

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Noun
  • Scientists believe seasonal winter clouds and hazes in the region may be limiting how atmospheric dust scatters sunlight there.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • The 56-year-old Williams has since found his mind often wanders through hazes of grief to memories of Thomas.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • And fogs are closer to us than clouds.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 May 2026
  • Over-the-counter pesticides and fogs will not do the job.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Watch for clouds passing by Friday morning through the early afternoon — that is a cold front that marks the arrival of our cooler weekend.
    Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • During the final launch sequence in the film, the room fills with water vapor simulating clouds and fog from the launch.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 24 June 2026
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“Murks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/murks. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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