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as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
it's pretty foggy outside, so be careful driving home
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
could only see a foggy outline of the intruder in the dark
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Recent Examples of foggy
Unlike human observers, thermal cameras can operate through the night and in many foggy conditions common in the bay.
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ABC News, 20 May 2026
Each event disrupts sleep architecture and drops oxygen levels, leaving people exhausted, foggy and at higher long-term risk for cardiovascular disease.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Each event drops oxygen levels and fragments sleep, leaving people exhausted, foggy and at higher long-term risk for cardiovascular disease.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
All of the proliferated architecture satellites have reached orbit atop Falcon 9 rockets flying out of Vandenberg, which sits on California's scenic but often foggy central coast.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
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ABC News, 20 May 2026
Each event disrupts sleep architecture and drops oxygen levels, leaving people exhausted, foggy and at higher long-term risk for cardiovascular disease.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Each event drops oxygen levels and fragments sleep, leaving people exhausted, foggy and at higher long-term risk for cardiovascular disease.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
All of the proliferated architecture satellites have reached orbit atop Falcon 9 rockets flying out of Vandenberg, which sits on California's scenic but often foggy central coast.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foggy
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But whereas that world could be characterized, at times, by macho one-upmanship that felt almost bloodthirsty, Esperantists like Jurobola were committed to a hazy vision of peace.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The company’s flagship hazy IPA, Chug, recently won gold at the 2026 World Beer Cup, often described as the ‘Olympics of Beer,’ strengthening Mash Gang’s reputation for taste and quality at a time when many consumers still associate non-alcoholic beer with inferior flavor.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Government warnings are often vague or late.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Lisabeth Pérez Castle, the city’s independent monitor, said in a statement that the vague new approach to discipline does not clearly explain how safety officials will comply with city laws regarding the monitor’s oversight.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Ciudad Perdida, Colombia Hidden deep within the misty peaks of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the ancient city of Teyuna—better known as Ciudad Perdida—is one of South America’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.—
Carla Vianna,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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There, mountain gorillas roam the misty Virunga Mountains, a volcanic range shared with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or D.R.C., and Uganda.—
Mary Holland,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
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And yes, that sound will dissipate and soon will be too faint for my human ears as it is absorbed into space, but Renee Gladman writes that spaces moan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The mission of a T-AGOS ship depends heavily on detecting faint underwater sounds produced by submarines operating hundreds of miles away.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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December to March is technically rainy season but storms typically happen once per day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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That number is 196,000 barrels a day lower than the comparable week last year, as cool and rainy weather may have dampened fuel sales, particularly in the Northeast.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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The impact on stocks is murkier.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Every couple of years, the water turns murky, regardless, and the whole tank has to be drained and refilled, explains Polojärvi.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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McCoy was a potential top-10 pick in 2024, but an offseason knee injury clouded (and continues to cloud) his football future.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The clouded vision caused by a cataract may first only affect a small part of the eye's lens, resulting in a slight vision loss.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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“Foggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foggy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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