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  • present participle of mist.

misting

British  
/ ˈmɪstɪŋ /

noun

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

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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 "pop up" cooling stations with misting fans and wet towels.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Water trucks and misting systems will be used to suppress dust, and equipment will be fitted with noise-reducing mufflers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

Six days a week, Mr. Sawan, 55, a father of five, tows batches of fruit that weigh 1,500 pounds to a nearby processing plant, often as planes buzz overhead, misting down pesticides.

From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2023

"We have deployed a range of fire protection devices, including a misting system in the attics, where the oak frame and spire are located - a first for a cathedral in France," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2023

Outside, a fine rain has started to fall, misting the glassy cars and slicking the black pavement.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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