soups

noun

plural of soup
as in hazes
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency in soup like this, amateur pilots can easily become disoriented

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Recent Examples of soups The restaurant also offers bao buns, rolls, dim sum, meat and seafood, noodles, soups, rice and curry plates. — Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Naydelin Chau Parra said diners can expect to see both Mexican and Asian soups, like beef ramen and spicy chicken noodle soup on the menu. — Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026 The scent of café de olla mingled with the aromas of tamales, soups and stews as the chatter in the restaurant grew louder. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026 Italian basil is an essential ingredient in recipes such as pesto, Caprese salad, tomato sauces, pasta dishes, pizza, soups, and salads. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 Soup and Salad Toppers Sauerkraut adds tangy, salty flavor to both fresh salads and comforting soups while providing gut-healthy probiotics. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Sep. 2026 Slow cookers can make everything from soups and stews to weeknight dinners, game-day favorites and even meals for a crowd with minimal prep. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026 There are also salads, soups, and flatbreads made with Texas Hill Country Olive Oil products, along with a selection of Texas wines, an olive oil tasting bar, and an attached shop selling olive oil, gourmet food, and gifts. — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 Expect Postino’s signature bruschetta boards along with panini, soups, salads and shareable snacks like roasted mushroom fondue, smoked salmon and seasonal burrata. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soups
  1. hazes
  2. fogs
  3. clouds
  4. mists
Noun
  • Upper hazes on gas giants have been studied ad nauseam, but microphysical processes beneath the main cloud layer remain an enigma.
    — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The scientists also want to gain a more detailed understanding of the three-dimensional structure of the decagon's clouds, hazes, winds and temperatures.
    — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of hazes
Noun
  • And fogs are closer to us than clouds.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 May 2026
  • Over-the-counter pesticides and fogs will not do the job.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of fogs
Noun
  • Its clouds of gas and dust form a physical shape resembling an unopened, blooming rosebud, glowing rosy-pink from dust heated by these stars.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Nobel committee said IceCube would take neutrino astronomy to a new level, providing information about cosmic phenomena that are hidden behind dust clouds and distant space objects such as black holes.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of clouds
Noun
  • Other offerings include hydrating and volumizing shampoo and conditioner duos; a Deep Moisture Repair Hair Mask; a SahaScalp purifying scrub, and a recent trio of hair and body fragrance mists inspired by different Indian cities and states.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The line includes surface cleaners, dish soap, hand wash, candles, room deodorants and laundry products, as well as body care products like body wash, mists and perfume oils.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of mists

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“Soups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soups. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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