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as in misty
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
hazy skies made it dangerous to fly the hazy sunshine so common in August
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as in clouded
covered over by clouds
when taking landscape photographs, compensate for dull, hazy skies by emphasizing colorful features on the ground
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
the meaning of "you should" here is hazy—does it mean "you are strongly urged" or "you are commanded"?
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Recent Examples of hazy
Between the lines: Beyond their business plan, both breweries share another common thesis: Craft beer is becoming unapproachable with its bitter hop bombs, milkshake-like hazy IPAs and overly sweet adjunct stouts.
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John Frank, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
Part of the beauty of this hazy tone is its flexibility.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
Cottingham said she’s watched the movie at least a dozen times — probably on the low end for Hoosiers aficionados — and has hazy memories of the Milan championship team.
—Cliff Brunt, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
This is a relaxed, easygoing day; however, communications are a bit hazy and could be easily misunderstood.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
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John Frank, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
Part of the beauty of this hazy tone is its flexibility.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
Cottingham said she’s watched the movie at least a dozen times — probably on the low end for Hoosiers aficionados — and has hazy memories of the Milan championship team.
—Cliff Brunt, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
This is a relaxed, easygoing day; however, communications are a bit hazy and could be easily misunderstood.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazy
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Fort Shafter sits between the misty, dark-green mountains of the Ko’olau Range and the Ke’ehi Lagoon.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2025
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Tall palm trees and bamboo and beyond them high misty mountains covered with vegetation of a deep monsoon green.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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When breaches do occur, the notifications are often vague or slow to arrive, leaving users unaware of the risks they have been exposed to—and unsure of how to respond effectively.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Cooking up breakfast, lunch and dinner miles from the vaguest evidence of human civilization becomes easier than ever before.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2025
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From the murky swamp to the kingdom of Duloc, Shrek has captured hearts with its wit, adventures and hilarious dialogue.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The charm offensive contrasted with DOGE's murky blitz through the federal government in the last two months, which has resulted in mass layoffs and entire agencies being effectively shuttered.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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My duties typically involved being sent to the nearby New York Public Library to hunt down some faint memory scratching at Carter’s brain.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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Most of the files are scans of documents, and some are blurred or have become faint or difficult to read in the decades since Kennedy's assassination.—
Joel Shannon,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Carabao Cup final goalscorer Alexander Isak is hot on his heels, with the best record in windy and rainy conditions — no doubt helped by Newcastle United’s status as the league’s most northerly club.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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On windy, rainy, or high-pollen days, stay indoors, keep windows closed, and cover your nose and mouth with a scarf or mask.—
Jurairat J. Molina,
Verywell Health,
24 Mar. 2025
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Paired to a beautiful, matching bracelet and equipped also with rubber or black-lined grey alligator straps, the Overseas Ultra-Thin is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down in an instant.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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Trump acknowledged the potential grey area - and repeated his claim about Biden's cognition - while speaking to reporters on Air Force One.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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This condition causes cloudy patches on the capsule behind your IOL lens, leading to blurry vision.13 Secondary cataract treatment is quick and painless.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
23 Mar. 2025
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So far Friday, current conditions at O’Hare International Airport are partly cloudy at 35 degrees.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Your brain is foggier, your body is slower, and your focus is weaker.—
Tess Brigham,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Steady rain and foggy conditions, followed by colder temperatures and strong winds, are expected in the city beginning Thursday night, forecasters said.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Hazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazy. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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