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atmosphere

[at-muhs-feer] / ˈæt məsˌfɪər /
NOUN
gases around the earth
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Plants, from grasses to trees, act like natural pumps, pulling water from the soil and releasing it into the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

As a youth, Rodríguez Castro spent much of his time at his grandfather’s house enthralled with the macho atmosphere of guns and bodybuilding prevalent in Raúl Castro’s security detail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He scored 76 points in the victories, which came in a two-game series in Houston that resembled a playoff atmosphere in March.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Already in Algiers ahead of the historic visit, the atmosphere of an imminent celebration pervaded the air, with walls repainted, roads repaved and green spaces adorned with plants and flowerpots.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“Come on, Uncle Jet. Let’s eat something,” Nathan said, pushing his way through the fog-like atmosphere toward Uncle Jet.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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