smogs

noun

plural of smog
as in fogs
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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  1. fogs
  2. hazes
  3. clouds
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
Definition of fogs
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
Definition of hazes
Noun
  • The overwhelming majority are simply too distant, too faint, or hidden behind clouds of interstellar dust to be seen without powerful telescopes.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • After the hottest day of the week, incoming clouds and rain should bring a small break from the heat and muggy air, the weather service said.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of clouds
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