murks

Definition of murksnext
plural of murk
as in hazes
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency stuck outside in the murk and the rain

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Noun
  • The 56-year-old Williams has since found his mind often wanders through hazes of grief to memories of Thomas.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Through hushed hazes of strings emerge gentle pulsings and flourishes of winds.
    Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Over-the-counter pesticides and fogs will not do the job.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Barresi and Cuellar hold each other up with palpable tenderness, each one crafting a long, poignant arc from innocence through the fogs and thorns of experience.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Temperatures will be seasonable in the mid-70s, with a lot of clouds and a few peaks of sunshine later Wednesday afternoon.
    Michael Autovino, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The key here is keeping the air purifier as close to the litter boxes as possible so smelly dust clouds don’t have a chance to travel.
    Kayla Blanton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Murks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/murks. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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