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 Rosebud Steakhouse Rosebud, the Chicago tradition now on Texas 114 in Southlake, is serving several $59 dinner choices including a rib-eye petite filet with crab cake or Italiano style, with soup or salad and dessert. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026 The meal includes a family-style, three-course menu of seafood soup, dumplings and Peking duck with cucumber salad; ginger scallion shrimp, Hong Kong chicken, Chinese broccoli, mei fun noodles, egg and onion rice; and a dessert by Berna Bakes. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 How to Eat Use milk in lattes, smoothies, oatmeal, or soups for a creamy consistency. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026 Stir soup, 3/4 cup of the Swiss cheese, and the milk into meat mixture. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soup
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  1. fog
  2. haze
  3. cloud
  4. mist
Noun
  • For near the coast this weekend, a thick layer of clouds and fog can be expected.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There are fog machines, rainstorm fans, seat shaker amplifiers, flashing strobe lights and strong scents, according to Regal’s website.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of fog
Noun
  • Travel named Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino County as one of the best places in the United States to watch the Perseid meteor shower, due to its low light pollution, minimal haze and dry climate.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Someone notices the haze, the group texts start and facilities teams scramble to decide whether to close windows, change filters, cancel activities or send people home.
    — Sissi Liu, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of haze
Noun
  • Perhaps most exciting will be the possibility for spectacular sunrises and sunsets, as light from the sun bounces off the bottom of these elevated clouds in intense pink and orange colors.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The stock is gapping above its 50-day MA and daily cloud, confirming a short-term breakout.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of cloud
Noun
  • The Guayrá was still covered in a thick mist at that early hour, but the man was out in the middle of the square, looking down into the well and thinking sleepily about something.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There was always something to take care of given the age of the buildings and the dampening mist sent up by the waterfall.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of mist

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“Soup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soup. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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