as in obscuring
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the damp air misted the window pane
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Recent Examples of misting
Regularly misting your ferns keeps the humidity levels raised and the soil moist so your ferns can thrive.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
While misting only raises humidity levels for a few minutes, some plants like ferns, monsteras, and orchids actually prefer being misted.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Letting your garden hose slowly drip in this area or attaching a misting attachment to your hose will create the perfect patch of mud for bees to use to build their nests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Don’t use a spray bottle to water your succulents—misting can cause brittle roots and moldy leaves.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Look for pooling water, misting spray heads or dry spots that suggest a blockage.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Multi-setting showerheads, like most of those made today, have a wide array of choices to select from, ranging from powerful, massaging force to gentle rain and rinsing or even misting.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Consider a misting device or a drop fountain.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
True, Shakespeare had added the characters of Touchstone and Jacques, thus mocking the sport of love and misting it in disillusionment; but most of the plot is pure Lodge.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
While misting only raises humidity levels for a few minutes, some plants like ferns, monsteras, and orchids actually prefer being misted.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Letting your garden hose slowly drip in this area or attaching a misting attachment to your hose will create the perfect patch of mud for bees to use to build their nests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Don’t use a spray bottle to water your succulents—misting can cause brittle roots and moldy leaves.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Look for pooling water, misting spray heads or dry spots that suggest a blockage.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Multi-setting showerheads, like most of those made today, have a wide array of choices to select from, ranging from powerful, massaging force to gentle rain and rinsing or even misting.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Consider a misting device or a drop fountain.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
True, Shakespeare had added the characters of Touchstone and Jacques, thus mocking the sport of love and misting it in disillusionment; but most of the plot is pure Lodge.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misting
Verb
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The event has been criticized as promoting Christian nationalism and obscuring the lines separating church and state.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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Breaking up or obscuring the reflection makes the glass visible to birds, preventing them from hitting your windows.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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For a country that relies on crude oil and natural gas exports for a significant chunk of its budget revenue, these attacks are not only producing financial strain for the Kremlin but darkening the Russian people’s psychology as well.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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The shades of twilight in Badlands National Park would test the limits of a Crayola 64-pack—the darkening sky contrasted against multilayered rock formations changing colors in the dying light.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Through Kongo’s intervention, the Cullinan evolves from luxury SUV into collectible contemporary artwork, blurring the boundaries between automotive craftsmanship, design and fine art.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Its subtly blurring and hydrating formula results in a smooth and non-cakey finish.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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And Hanceville’s fate is as murky as the fog that pours in at night, blotting out buildings and blackening the road ahead.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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These tungsten atoms would then condense on the slightly cooler inside of the glass bulb, blackening it and dimming the light over time.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Then remove the spark plug and add a fogging oil or small quantity of Marvel Mystery oil to the cylinder and replace the spark plug.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Why are my car windows fogging up on the inside?—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Misting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misting. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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