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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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Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
Situated at the southern end of the 32-acre palace complex, the al fresco patio looks out into the vastness of the Old City of Hyderabad, and that morning it was shrouded in an ethereal veil of winter mist.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2024
And noted there are over 25 misting structures on site to help people stay cool, as well.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Victoria’s Secret is also offering a small quantity of fashion show merch seen backstage, in addition to the lip gloss and shimmery scented body mist used by the models.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
Situated at the southern end of the 32-acre palace complex, the al fresco patio looks out into the vastness of the Old City of Hyderabad, and that morning it was shrouded in an ethereal veil of winter mist.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
We were impressed by the water pressure and settings on this showerhead, especially the rainshower setting on the larger head and the cool misting option on the handheld wand.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2024
And noted there are over 25 misting structures on site to help people stay cool, as well.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Sep. 2024
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An additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall are expected into Thursday morning across parts of western Cuba, amounting to 12 inches of total accumulations from the storm.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Some regions, including southeastern Kansas, southwestern Missouri, and northeastern and central Oklahoma, are forecasted to receive 8–12 inches of rainfall, with isolated areas potentially seeing up to 18 inches, according to an AccuWeather media advisory released Monday.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Beggar’s Night saw thunderstorms and fog while Halloween is forecast to see prime conditions with no rain and temperatures in the 40s and 50s.Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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In Season 1 the cast were on an oil rig, stationed off the Scottish coast, which was enveloped in a mysterious fog that cut off all lines of communication.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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The crowd trickled back to their cars, deep time obscured by darkness.Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
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But this focus on labor obscures the fact that slavery also represented enormous wealth that was extraordinarily liquid: an enslaved person represented cash that could be forced to work, forced to breed, forced to relocate.Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Nov. 2024
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For a secret sauce, top sautéed Swiss chard with a sprinkle of soy sauce and balsamic vinegar, and a small pat of unsalted butter.Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Usually, the nearly 12,300-foot-high mountain has sprinkles of snow falling on its summit starting Oct. 2, about a month after the summertime hiking season there ends.Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Dystopian scenes of orange haze and buildings enveloped by fog emerge each year as smog season dominates the news, raising alarm as doctors warn of the risk of respiratory diseases and impacts on life expectancy.Noemi Cassanelli, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Inside, a fog machine filled the room with a terrifying haze and smaller skeletons lurked in every corner.Jessica Boehm, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Simply sweep on your favorite hue with your finger tips and blend at the crease for blurred, yet vivid color in seconds.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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His transformation is both physical and psychological, a deterioration that blurs humanity and monstrosity, pushing boundaries of on-screen horror with a level of realism enhanced by Chris Walas’ groundbreaking practical effects, which garnered an Academy Award for Best Makeup.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Serve garnished with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of herbs, if desired.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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That made the Nova Pro great not only for marginal freezing temps but also in wet flurries or light drizzle.Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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During the Voyager 2 flyby, the spacecraft observed a vortex amid Neptune’s clouds that scientists later dubbed as the Great Dark Spot.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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This approach requires higher investment but ensures sensitive data stays within the organization's environment. Hybrid Solutions: These offer a balance, keeping sensitive data on-premises while using the cloud for other tasks.Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Mist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mist. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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