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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
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Still, although Lund isn’t going for any major tear-jerking moments, his movie invokes the melancholy sense of something important passing into the mists.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Violet Goldstone, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
Or mist the rug with a cleaning solution (sometimes solvent-based), work it in with a soft brush or pad, then rub it off with a towel (the homeowner option) or a buffer fitted with a bonnet (the pro version).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile, Tatcha’s dewy mist takes a skin-care approach to hydrating and refreshing your complexion with hyaluronic acid, red algae, Japanese camellia oil and biomimetic squalane.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Still, although Lund isn’t going for any major tear-jerking moments, his movie invokes the melancholy sense of something important passing into the mists.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Like a spa day for high-end fabric, the pieces are brushed, steamed and misted back to life.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
Or mist the rug with a cleaning solution (sometimes solvent-based), work it in with a soft brush or pad, then rub it off with a towel (the homeowner option) or a buffer fitted with a bonnet (the pro version).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mist
Noun
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Clark said the more recent atmospheric river that dumped record rainfall across multiple states did not reach the level of the 1937 storm, but the system was more widespread than the one in 1937.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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In addition to strong winds, hail and tornadoes, the severe weather system dropped potentially record rainfall in areas unaccustomed to flooding.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
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The fog will lift by mid-morning, according to NWS Melbourne.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the first, the sheepdog appears engulfed by a thick coat of long white fur, his face nearly obscured by the shaggy mass.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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In one interview after the next, people asked us to obscure their full names or not record at all.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There could also be some sprinkles and light rain showers that will start in northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri late in the morning, tracking east throughout the day.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2025
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The latter adds cotton candy topping and cotton candy sprinkles to soft serve ice cream.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So, if the sun is low and dimmed by haze or thin clouds, use discretion, and err on the side of caution.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The first night of the Indian Super League, a little more than 10 years ago, passed in a haze of fireworks and a frenzy of spectacle.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, holding a company liable for one person’s speech blurs the line between individual and collective responsibility.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Though rooted in self-love, these trends can blur the line between care and consumerism.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fresh raspberries add a juicy burst, granola brings the crunch, and a drizzle of honey ties it all together.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Remove the hot chocolate from the heat, and add a drizzle of your favorite sweetener, such as maple syrup or honey.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 Mar. 2025
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But other places are gone, in a cloud of dust, and in their place are gleaming new things.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Later reports claimed that the plane had been hit by Russian shrapnel targeting Ukrainian drones, but the aircraft had already been struggling before the hit, having flown into a cloud of thick fog while losing satellite positioning data.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mist. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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