as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
it was hard to see through the smoggy afternoon sky
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Recent Examples of smoggy
One is an orbiter, looking for the best places to find life on Titan in greater detail than before, while the other would place an actual drone into Titan’s atmosphere to explore the smoggy world.
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John Wenz, Discover Magazine, 27 Sep. 2017
Replacing gas-guzzlers with electric cars may also alleviate smoggy skies over Los Angeles and other urban centers, state leaders hope.
—Dino Grandoni and Evan Halper, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022
That isn’t the only reason to buy electric, which we were reminded of during a particularly smoggy day last week.
—New York Times, 23 Mar. 2022
Ten years ago, the sky was more likely to be a smoggy brown-gray at this time of year, stained by pollution from industry and heating.
—New York Times, 18 Feb. 2022
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John Wenz, Discover Magazine, 27 Sep. 2017
Replacing gas-guzzlers with electric cars may also alleviate smoggy skies over Los Angeles and other urban centers, state leaders hope.
—Dino Grandoni and Evan Halper, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022
That isn’t the only reason to buy electric, which we were reminded of during a particularly smoggy day last week.
—New York Times, 23 Mar. 2022
Ten years ago, the sky was more likely to be a smoggy brown-gray at this time of year, stained by pollution from industry and heating.
—New York Times, 18 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoggy
Adjective
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Any taco pairs beautifully with our hazy pale ale, Warplanes.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Costumed performers parade past brick houses against hazy backdrops, the eyes of their masks seemingly lost in thought.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While the concentrated nozzle of some finishing sprays can feel too heavy in one spot, this alcohol-free, non-aerosol formula delivers a light, misty texture for even distribution and buildable hold.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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This is partially because the lungs breathe out moisture in misty breaths.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The outbreak was detected last year during the rainy season between July and October.—
SAMY MAGDY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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His Burberry trenchcoat proved its versatility in London’s rainy weather.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Ivan Stupak, a former Ukrainian intelligence official, told Newsweek that while the details are still murky, the block is likely to significantly impact Ukraine's access to anti-aircraft missiles, especially interceptor missiles fired by the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system.—
Ellie Cook,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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What about the murky ethics of selling galleys at sky-high prices despite receiving it for free?—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Driving in foggy conditions A dense fog advisory is issued by your local National Weather Service office when widespread dense fog develops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Feb. 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Driving in foggy conditions A dense fog advisory is issued by your local National Weather Service office when widespread dense fog develops.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Smoggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoggy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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