as in hazy
covered over by clouds
the dark, overcast sky made the whole day seem depressing
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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
an impenetrable fog overcast our view of the harbor
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Recent Examples of overcast
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Air Drake 2, however, looks to be painted with a more overcast sky and lightning.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 9 Aug. 2024
Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2024
The past year has seen an existential mood overcast the rap world as its commercial dominance appears to be on its last leg.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2023
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Adjective
Downtown, the nearly identical tents of the Harris/Walz and Trump/Vance campaigns stood separated by several hundred feet on one of the main streets, but almost no one collected posters or bumper stickers from either forlorn camp on a balmy but heavily overcast day.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Air Drake 2, however, looks to be painted with a more overcast sky and lightning.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 9 Aug. 2024
Verb
Short term reversals shouldn’t overcast longer term progress, Reed added.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2024
The past year has seen an existential mood overcast the rap world as its commercial dominance appears to be on its last leg.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2023
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Growing support from the Hill While the full details of these policy proposals remain hazy, a growing number of lawmakers have signaled early support for the effort.Luke Garrett, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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Consider Chatterton’s Fields of This, an exemplary case study, as the hazy slacker rock the Oxnard, California, duo of guitarist-keyboardist Brock Pierce and multi-instrumentalist Logan Scrivner dream up is brash yet diffident.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 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 sound of the vast rotors rippled through the air tossing up the lagoon’s waters in a misty haze.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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With an awed expression and misty eyes, Swift marveled at the waves of aural affection, taking out her ear monitors to fully experience the overwhelming sound.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 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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If the spot has already darkened to a black stain, dip a toothbrush into a small amount of bleach and rub onto the stain.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eclipse totality is the phase in which the moon completely covers the sun, which causes the sky to darken.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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If one of the lighting modes feels too bright, there are dimming options available, too.Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
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Either way, electrochromic dimming can darken or lighten the lenses at the touch of a button.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: This first phase repaired and preserved the original architecture while adding features, including a digital misting system and lighting for evening displays.Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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New safety measures include fire walls, state-of-the-art alarms, and sprinklers with a misting system to reduce water impact.Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 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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“Overcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcast. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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