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 In addition to taco seasoning, ranch seasoning helps make sure this quick and easy taco soup recipe has plenty of flavor. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 And so far, no amount of quitting caffeine, or breathing Alpine air, or eating turmeric soup has helped that. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026 After more than two decades of searching, scientists have finally observed a phenomenon in a hot and dense particle 'soup' similar to that which filled the cosmos moments after the Big Bang. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 July 2026 During the visit, Kennedy and Rollins tried a menu of soup, mezze salad and steak prepared by the hospital's culinary team, Fox 13 Tampa Bay reported. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for soup
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  1. fog
  2. haze
  3. cloud
  4. mist
Noun
  • The theater has wind, water, fog, scent, snow, lightning, and vibration effects to capture the feel of being inside the movie.
    — Zuri Primos July 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • Nass suggests the Gray Lady, a citrusy gin concoction that borrows the nickname for Nantucket’s fog.
    — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Definition of fog
Noun
  • Smoke from wildfires in Canada has poured into the United States, causing air quality to plummet and masking landscapes in a thick, brown haze.
    — Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Wildfire smoke consists of microscopic particulate matter, ash and trace minerals that, combined with water vapor, create the haze effect.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 17 July 2026
Definition of haze
Noun
  • When Madigan resigned in 2021, in addition to his impending corruption scandal, the Hampton story hung over him — and his party — like a black cloud.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • The crisis, which is driven by firecracker use, emissions, and seasonal crop residue burning has prompted emergency measures like cloud seeding.
    — Anjalee Khemlani, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of cloud
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  • There are a great deal of Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fragrance exclusives, like a Parfums de Marly Signature Fragrance Duo set and a Diptyque eau de parfum and hair mist set, plus discovery and travel sets from Le Labo, Hermès and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Packing a hydrating mist In much of Europe, the heat is intense, especially during the summer.
    — Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
Definition of mist

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“Soup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soup. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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