misting

British

/ ˈmɪstɪŋ /

noun

the act or an instance of having an artificial suntan applied to the skin by a fine spray of liquid

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misting

You can buy fans that come with a misting device, she adds.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

New York has designated hundreds of public buildings as cooling centers, extended public swimming pool hours, dispatched volunteers to check on vulnerable residents, and opened cooling stations with misting fans and wet towels.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

She slipped treats to the dogs languishing under Palm Springs-style misting dispensers while volunteers read to them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026

Other restoration efforts include the implementation of an anti-fire misting system beneath the cathedral’s roof and the recreation of the original cross.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2024

He could feel his eyes misting up, and he was pretty sure someone would be watching him while he read the paper.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements

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