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also spacy
as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
feeling a little spacey in the moments following the freak accident
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Recent Examples of spacey
In addition to the roomy top, the bottom of the Parsec protrudes up to create a noticeably spacey foot pouch, or, as Therm-a-Rest calls it, a Toe-asis Foot Warmer Pocket.
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Delaney Miller, Outside Online, 12 Oct. 2022
At the film’s best, the director uses his dreamy, fragmented narrative approach to reflect the disjointed state of his protagonist, who’s always slightly spacey, because the most important part of him is stuck in the past.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2019
Through it all there's always been something elusive about her, that slightly spacey aura that invites projection and creates mystery.
—Mark Rozzo, Town & Country, 3 Oct. 2013
People would get real spacey from doing these meditations.
—Win McCormack, The New Republic, 12 Apr. 2018
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Delaney Miller, Outside Online, 12 Oct. 2022
At the film’s best, the director uses his dreamy, fragmented narrative approach to reflect the disjointed state of his protagonist, who’s always slightly spacey, because the most important part of him is stuck in the past.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2019
Through it all there's always been something elusive about her, that slightly spacey aura that invites projection and creates mystery.
—Mark Rozzo, Town & Country, 3 Oct. 2013
People would get real spacey from doing these meditations.
—Win McCormack, The New Republic, 12 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacey
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On defense, Kurtz recalled jumping up to intercept a pass and being popped by an IMG player on the way down, leaving him dazed and dizzy.Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Terps received help from an opponent that looked dazed and bruised in that opening frame.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Angela Craig had reported feeling dizzy and weak but doctors could not determine the cause.CNN, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Being disoriented, being dizzy, but the little things like just sitting in a hard chair.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
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The headlines are still coming thick and fast, pushing advice on a user base now equal parts concerned and confused.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Befuddling sales processes, complex product offerings, and a lack of business transparency have left people feeling more confused than protected in outdated models that don't empower consumers to choose for themselves.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Packed with silly hijinks, this 2004 comedy also stars Kristin Chenoweth and Kristin Davis.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Staff take part in silly skits and showcase rare albums that have not been digitized from the station's giant record collection.Meira Gebel, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Spacey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacey. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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