as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
a discussion that did little more than leave the participants hopelessly fogged
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1
as in confused
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
extraneous matters that only serve to fog the central issue
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2
as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
time will fog memories
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fogged
Adjective
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Case in point: his goal for Portugal Under-17s against Morocco in September 2023, a ludicrous solo effort that left a trail of dazed defenders scratching their heads and wondering what the hell had just happened.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025 -
Sea lions and dolphins have been observed rigid with seizures, acting dazed and confused.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Upload another holiday album full of pictures where her left hand is hidden or obscured.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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But it has been largely obscured by the perpetual closeness of statewide elections here, and the fact that Democrats have been winning them more often than losing them.—
Craig Gilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Spaun looked bewildered as Rory stalked past him toward the 17th green.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The resulting bloodshed brings the pair of goofy gendarmes into bewildered action, as the Zero cavalry trots in on short-legged white horses and Jony, Line, Rudy, and the local One leader, Jane (Anamaria Vartolomei), deploy on their respective sides.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The initial impression of prestige clouded critical considerations like fit, costs and expertise needed to address your challenges.—
Shanna Apitz,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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From my own personal trauma and experiences hearing false accusations about him all the time clouded my judgement and got the best of me.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Heat crowd was typical in its distracted energy.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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More than 3,300 Americans died in distracted driving crashes in 2022, according to federal statistics.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, anyone attempting to follow the bouncing tariff proposals may get dizzy.—
Bruce Yandle,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Maddie looks dizzy and panicked (more great face acting from Jennifer Love Hewitt).—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Fogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fogged. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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