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as in daze
a state of mental confusion
didn't get enough sleep and now I'm in a fog
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as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
I wandered around in a fog after the shocking news
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as in to confuse
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
extraneous matters that only serve to fog the central issue
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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
time will fog memories
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Recent Examples of fog
Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a dense fog advisory until 9 a.m. Wednesday.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
Michelle Lhooq, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
That means there’s no chance of a water leak, like what happened to Parmitano, but overheating similar to the Gemini missions could become an issue, as could fogging of the astronaut’s visors.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
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Whether due to denial or the fog of addiction, Nuala remembers motherhood more happily.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a dense fog advisory until 9 a.m. Wednesday.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
The mirrors lining the walls of the room fogged up as bodies moved to the rhythm.
—Michelle Lhooq, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
That means there’s no chance of a water leak, like what happened to Parmitano, but overheating similar to the Gemini missions could become an issue, as could fogging of the astronaut’s visors.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fog
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Doug Brown, director of stewardship at the Berkshire Natural Resources Council, a nonprofit that maintains nearly 14,000 acres of wild land and over 60 miles of trails in this western Massachusetts county, stares into the distant haze, shielding his eyes from the sun.Sophie Ungerleider, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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The best conditions to see the night sky will be with clear skies without clouds or haze.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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There was also confusion concerning Blaise’s whereabouts when Bailey died.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Avoid using jargon or complex language that could result in any confusion.James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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These tools blur the line between reality and fiction, which can confuse audiences, especially younger viewers.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, her version is not to be confused with the film’s official soundtrack.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wedding Bells In August, engagement rumors began swirling when Gomez posted a mirror selfie that seemingly obscured an engagement ring on her finger with some pink love heart emojis.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Rasche, somewhat challenging his Succession corporate-hanger-on image, opts for a genial warmth that obscures emotional absence.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Test Fire Simulation will put visitors beneath a rocket engine and into a simulation that includes sounds, lights and a cooling mist.Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Steve Jobs would come at a journalist like the rain in Buenaventura, aggressively pitching his message; Cook envelopes his interlocutors in a gentle mist and confides awed assessments of his company’s efforts.Steven Levy, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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In about 30 minutes the dish is ready, an encouraging tangle of tasty equilibrium.Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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His proof only guaranteed, for instance, that the circle could be found in his sponge — not that all homeomorphic knots could be, their loops and tangles still intact.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
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How to prepare for whiteouts Weather in Grand Rapids In Grand Rapids, morning fog and rain could cloud the area Monday afternoon.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 9 Dec. 2024
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Gabbard, a former House Democrat who endorsed Trump this year, has been a controversial Cabinet selection for weeks, but much of that time was clouded by Gaetz’s ethics challenges.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Fleming discussed how luxury products are increasingly being treated as collectible items, similar to limited-edition art pieces, further blurring the lines between art and commercial fashion.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, on the ingredient front, peptides are making their way into shampoos, serums, and scalp sprays, blurring the lines between skin care and hair care.Sam Escobar, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Fog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fog. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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