mists 1 of 2

noun

plural of mist
1
as in rainfalls
a light or fine rain a mist was falling on the streets as we drove home

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2
as in hazes
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency a heavy mist obscured our view of the city from the observatory

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mists

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of mist
as in obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct the damp air misted the window pane

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Recent Examples of mists
Noun
All Upper Stories rooms also have their own Victrola record players (there’s an in-house record selection to choose a vinyl from), Dyson hair dryers, and skincare sets (think sheet masks and face mists from Knours). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026 Phlur has a very expansive selection of body mists with a slew of fitting options. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 30 July 2026 The lighting is somewhere between fantasy and noir, all moody shadows and otherworldly mists, precise and in no way naturalistic. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026 Altitude, soil composition, rainfall, temperature, sunlight and even seasonal mists all shape how a tea plant grows, and that shows up in the cup, according to Martinez. — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Part of this is embracing the scent layering trend, with its range of perfume oils, EDPs, and body mists. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 Body mists are usually an easy win for anyone prone to headaches. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026 People also shelled out for sleep sprays and mists (with orders up by a whopping 632%) to prepare for a deeper reset. — Vidhi Choudhary, Fortune, 7 July 2026 Social media has turned budget-friendly body mists and sprays into trending picks, proving that smelling good doesn’t have to mean spending big. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Verb
Epres offers a lightweight pre-wash bonding treatment that mists evenly through the hair without weighing it down, while Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment is an rinse-out option that can be used in place of a hair mask—and remains a editor-favorite K-beauty staple. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mists
  1. rainfalls
  2. hazes
  3. obscures
  4. sprinkles
  5. fogs
  6. blurs
  7. drizzles
  8. clouds
Noun
  • That increase has already led to more sunny day flooding, intensified rainfalls and hurricanes, reflected in higher and higher insurance premiums.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Recent storms and heavy rainfalls caused the area to flood again, prompting the city to jump back into action.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of rainfalls
Noun
  • This is a tiny amount, millions of times lower than the atmospheric pressure on Earth, resulting from Pluto's thin nitrogen atmosphere that also contains hazes made from organic molecules including methane and carbon monoxide.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Scientists believe seasonal winter clouds and hazes in the region may be limiting how atmospheric dust scatters sunlight there.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Definition of hazes
Verb
  • When the moon obscures most of the sun just before totality, leaving only a thin sliver of sunlight, the turbulence becomes visible.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Casting Gen Z’s reactions as nihilistic obscures the values and institutional distrust connected to them and fails to appreciate their egalitarian and pragmatic ideals.
    — Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of obscures
Noun
  • Whether there’s a roaring campfire out back or summer is months away, a spread with all the fixings—marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate, sauces, and sprinkles—makes customized s’mores a reality whenever the craving strikes.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Star sprinkles capped off the red, white and blue patriotic effect.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinkles
Noun
  • And fogs are closer to us than clouds.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 May 2026
  • Over-the-counter pesticides and fogs will not do the job.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of fogs
Verb
  • Mistral’s expanding verticals also include defense, a contentious territory as critics, including the pope, warn that the use of AI in battlefield decisions presents unacceptable risks and blurs accountability.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Midway through, colors briefly appeared richer and moving objects left trails in his vision, like speed blurs.
    — Kimon de Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of blurs
Noun
  • When installed correctly, with the proper slope, however, many models offer some protection from drizzles or light showers, but this isn’t a guarantee.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
  • From sauces and drizzles to fresh and cooked toppings, each of these creative ideas will bring your easy frozen dinner up a notch.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Definition of drizzles
Noun
  • Pyroclastic flows – fast-moving clouds of scorching gas, ash, and rock – could devastate territory near the caldera.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Northern Missouri could be spared the worst of the heat because lingering clouds and cooler air left behind by morning storms may keep temperatures from climbing to advisory levels.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
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