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
  • By that point, the rain had cleared up as gray clouds hung overhead.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • While airborne, water droplets freeze on these soot particles to form ice crystals, which remain in the atmosphere as cirrus clouds for several hours.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Murks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/murks. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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