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 The restaurant, which says the cure for any hangover is in its noodles and soups, sells a full menu of Southeastern Asian comfort food. — Emma Hall august 5, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Shrimp can be added to nearly any savory dish, including pasta, tacos, stews, soups, stir fries, or salads. — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026 The made-to-order restaurant serving soups, salads, sandwiches and mac and cheese bowls will be the first Pickleman’s location in Tarrant County, with an opening expected in October or November. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026 Their father devoured his meal, slurping up soup with his right hand and swallowing bread spread with miso paste with his left. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soup
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  1. fog
  2. haze
  3. cloud
  4. mist
Noun
  • As his mind retreats to the hues of old movies, Charlotte breaks the fog with a glimmer of humanity.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Forecasts show temperatures reaching highs in the 90s throughout the remainder of the week, in addition to isolated thunderstorms, fog and showers.
    — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fog
Noun
  • Forest fires on Sumatra and Borneo islands often break out during dry spells, smothering parts of nearby Singapore and Malaysia in haze.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Built around shimmering guitars and an unexpectedly propulsive rhythmic backbone, the track balances DIIV’s familiar haze with an anthemic immediacy.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of haze
Noun
  • Investor Michael Burry went further in November 2025, estimating that big cloud firms were understating AI depreciation by about $176 billion from 2026 through 2028.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The atmosphere then creates clouds, storms and wind to let out heat energy in an attempt to bring itself back into balance.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of cloud
Noun
  • In an effort to stymie the foul smell, part of the facility is wrapped in plastic sheeting while large fans spray odor-control mist around the warehouse.
    — Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The bestselling quilt set comes in more than 10 calming colors including glacier blue, mist gray, and pine green.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mist

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“Soup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soup. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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