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Recent Examples of smog
The fuel is currently restricted in the summer months due to smog concerns, though that restriction is frequently waived.
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Garrett Downs, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
That smog can have far-reaching consequences.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The air district cited concentrations of particulate matter — commonly known as smog — to be elevated to a level approaching unhealthy for those with respiratory or other health issues.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Emissions of nitrogen oxide, also known as NOx, form smog and soot that is harmful to human health and linked to serious heart and lung diseases.
—Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Garrett Downs, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
That smog can have far-reaching consequences.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The air district cited concentrations of particulate matter — commonly known as smog — to be elevated to a level approaching unhealthy for those with respiratory or other health issues.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Emissions of nitrogen oxide, also known as NOx, form smog and soot that is harmful to human health and linked to serious heart and lung diseases.
—Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smog
Noun
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Whether hiking through bright sunlight, overcast skies, or snowy conditions where the sun glare is reflected, Knockaround does an excellent job of reducing the haze and glare.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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A little haze won’t affect the taste.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some locally dense fog remains possible Tuesday as dew point temperatures and air temperatures reach the low 60s.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Patchy dense fog will be possible for the inland areas.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And third, the center of the nebula is obscure, with what looks like a wispy cloud in the foreground blocking us from seeing the central star itself.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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That data lives in Google’s cloud and servers.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Athena Club’s latest launch—body mists—perform really well given their under-$20 price tag.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Respiratory benefits The hot mist that forms when water hits a shower steamer may provide respiratory benefits.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Smog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smog. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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