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as in rainfall
a light or fine rain
a mist was falling on the streets as we drove home
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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the damp air misted the window pane
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Recent Examples of mist
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
But the horse was still there in the enclosure as if perfectly happy to be there and was now coming slowly across the shorter grass toward us in the mist.
—Ali Smith, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
One by one the fragrance inside each of the six Bottega Veneta bottles was misted onto blotter strips for a first sniff.
—Paige Stables, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
View looking towards the Royal Exchange and in the City of London where the glass architecture of the tower 22 Bishopsgate disappears into mist on 6th November 2024 in London, United Kingdom.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
But the horse was still there in the enclosure as if perfectly happy to be there and was now coming slowly across the shorter grass toward us in the mist.
—Ali Smith, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
Cutting-edge fire prevention systems, including thermal cameras and a misting system, have been installed to safeguard the cathedral's future.
—Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
One by one the fragrance inside each of the six Bottega Veneta bottles was misted onto blotter strips for a first sniff.
—Paige Stables, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mist
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What To Know The alert, which will be in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon, covers Sevier, Howard, and Little River Counties in Arkansas, as well as McCurtain County in Oklahoma, where rainfall rates could overwhelm local drainage systems.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The impact of climate change on Southern California's rainfall is another challenging question.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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Choosing a location away from bright city lights is in our control, but factors like fog and clouds that could shade the northern lights are up to Mother Nature.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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This tragedy, caused by a lethal combination of pilot error, dense fog, and miscommunication with air traffic control, stands as a stark reminder of why runway safety demands our urgent attention.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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This lava blankets the valley floor, walls, and much of the surrounding plains, obscuring older geological features and complicating efforts to date and understand the processes that shaped this enigmatic Martian landscape.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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After its investigators were attacked by protesters later on Saturday, the anti-corruption agency asked media companies to obscure the faces of its members attending the hearing.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
The Christian Science Monitor,
19 Jan. 2025
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Blooming Heart Doughnut: An unglazed heart doughnut filled with Cookies & Kreme filling, dipped in purple icing and sprinkled with hearts in bloom sprinkles.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Longhorns need consistent pressure with a sprinkle of midrange scoring from their point guard, especially since Harmon shoots 19 percent on 3-pointers.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Later, as slow-motion scenes of a horse overlay cancan dancers and the men bond through a haze of booze and fresh air, Pierre reminisces on the prairies and the stars.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
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Later in June, much of the Midwest was blanketed by a dangerous haze of air pollution.—
Vox Staff,
Vox,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As the lines between beauty and wellness continue to blur, neurocosmetics offer brands an opportunity to explore beauty's emotional and sensory dimensions while aligning with holistic self-care trends. 4.—
Wayne Liu,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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As traditional media continues to implode and the lines between entertainment, social media, and politics blur, the creators at Sunday’s event are poised to gain even more power.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Jan. 2025
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Add a dash of vanilla and a drizzle of honey, and top with fresh berries.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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For an affordable meal, try making a hearty grain bowl with brown rice or quinoa, topped with sautéed vegetables, beans, and a drizzle of olive oil.—
Quora,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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At a time when photos, movie tickets and messages all live in the cloud, junk journaling creates a tactile record of one’s experiences.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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This break in the clouds can be seen all over Portland.—
Tony Perrottet,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mist. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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