soup

noun

ˈsüp How to pronounce soup (audio)
Definition of soupnext
as in fog
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency in soup like this, amateur pilots can easily become disoriented

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Recent Examples of soup That’s the makrut, or Thai lime tree, whose aromatic leaves are an essential ingredient in Thai curries and soup. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Try adding apple cider vinegar to foods like sauces, soups, and dressings. — Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 July 2026 Make the soup a day ahead and then place it into individual meal prep bowls. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026 Menu items include Ayutthaya noodle soup with pork blood and a choice of meat. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for soup
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  1. fog
  2. haze
  3. cloud
  4. mist
Noun
  • The 23 crew members fought through dense fog and dealt with equipment issues after leaving port on June 5.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • As the fog slowly revealed and concealed the towering limestone islets, the tranquil scenery was a grounding way to experience one of Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026
Definition of fog
Noun
  • The Romanov family was fatally shot and bayoneted in a chaotic haze of smoke and dust.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
  • And the smoke from the fireworks display left Washington in a haze of poor air quality.
    — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of haze
Noun
  • Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Despite its correction, EWZ remains in a cyclical bull trend as defined by the weekly cloud model, denoted by the shaded area on the chart, which provides support for the uptrend aligned with former resistance near $34.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of cloud
Noun
  • Body mists are usually an easy win for anyone prone to headaches.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
  • An amazing summer essential and handbag must-have, this refreshing body mist smells like sunshine in a bottle.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of mist

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“Soup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soup. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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