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Recent Examples of smog
Others were looking for cheap real estate or an escape from the smog.
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Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Ozone, a major component of smog, forms when sunlight triggers a reaction between nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds—both commonly emitted by vehicles, industrial facilities, and power plants.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Bringing classic cars to modern smog standards is costly, cumbersome and has driven a lot of the car-restoration industry to other states.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
The greenhouse gas rating is 6, and the smog rating is 7; both out of 10.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Ozone, a major component of smog, forms when sunlight triggers a reaction between nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds—both commonly emitted by vehicles, industrial facilities, and power plants.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Bringing classic cars to modern smog standards is costly, cumbersome and has driven a lot of the car-restoration industry to other states.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
The greenhouse gas rating is 6, and the smog rating is 7; both out of 10.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smog
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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Mulan disappeared into human-rights scandal and the COVID release haze.—
Darren Franich,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Ouai may be known for its effective hair care and tropical body mists, but the brand’s affordable fragrances deserve all the attention.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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The nasal mist delivers a drug and steroid-free instant congestion relief.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Smog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smog. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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