Definition of smognext
as in haze
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency the city's smog was once so bad that darkness often prevailed, even at noon

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Recent Examples of smog On the other hand, ozone pollution in Los Angeles worsened from last year’s report, keeping the metro area in the top spot nationally for smog. Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 The environmental crises of the past often seem to disappear—have problems like acid rain and smog been solved? Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026 It’s not typically used during the summer months because of concerns the higher ethanol concentration can worsen smog. News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026 Volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide are the key ingredients in ground-level ozone pollution, which combine on hot days to create a smog that fouls the air. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for smog
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Noun
  • But when the bands of light begin to balletically twirl, pulse, jump, fade, and then burst back like a tornado pushing through the Wizard’s green haze in Oz, sleep is all but forgotten.
    Heather Greenwood Davis, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
  • In my own haze of 'round-the-clock feeds and first-time-parent anxiety, my mom seemed something of a miraculous blur.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These sensors enable real-time monitoring across a wide range of conditions, including low light, fog, and obstructed environments, while onboard AI and machine-learning classifiers help identify and flag potential threats.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
  • His 2025 tape, WOMB, embodied this through his pensive grumbles over wispy vocal chops; each bar that cut through the fog was steeped in sober gravitas.
    Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The reporting and visual components offer a clear warning — for Atlanta and beyond — of the need for thoughtful planning for these centers as AI and cloud storage needs grow.
    Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • The brand is expanding its hit Born in Roma fragrance collection with the introduction of hair and body mists, tapping into a booming product category that is poised to further propel the franchise’s momentum, driven by younger generations.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
  • The windows are the same size as Chagall’s artwork, and a blue light streaming through the mist is reflected in the water.
    Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026

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“Smog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smog. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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