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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
Getting Doug with High Comedian Doug Benson (Super High Me) takes the classic talk show format and adds a hazy twist.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
More states, ranging as far south as Florida and as far east and north as New York, may soon experience hazy or compromised air as well.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The smoke from the Canadian wildfires has even been reported to spread to Europe, resulting in hazy skies but not enough to impact surface-air quality, said European climate service Copernicus, according to the AP.
—David Chiu, People.com, 4 June 2025
This week, hazy skies are reminiscent of the intense Canadian wildfires of 2023, which made Chicago the second-most-polluted major city in the country that year.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
More states, ranging as far south as Florida and as far east and north as New York, may soon experience hazy or compromised air as well.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The smoke from the Canadian wildfires has even been reported to spread to Europe, resulting in hazy skies but not enough to impact surface-air quality, said European climate service Copernicus, according to the AP.
—David Chiu, People.com, 4 June 2025
This week, hazy skies are reminiscent of the intense Canadian wildfires of 2023, which made Chicago the second-most-polluted major city in the country that year.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazy
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The quick turnaround from a night game, the wet, misty conditions and, most notably, National League Cy Young Award contender Paul Skenes on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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The bright hue on her face was contrasted with a misty shadow on her eyelids and dark brown brows.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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All of these legal tests, however, are quite vague.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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Brooks said Act 372 was vague and imposed problems on librarians and bookstore owners trying to avoid prosecution.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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The questions, though, are a bit different this offseason, as Toronto’s optimal path forward is pretty murky, and any mistakes management makes in the next few weeks will only compound their issues.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The highlighting reticles for discoverables are thankfully forgiving — ideal for the murky depths that would otherwise hide them.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The headband usually has to be readjusted ahead of the next wear, as the sound can be faint if the headphones are not perfectly positioned over the ears.—
Rebecca Taylor,
Outside Online,
19 June 2025
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Use your mobile phone to scan the skies, as the camera is great at picking up faint auroras before your eyes spot them.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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The celebration blends sacred ritual and community spectacle: locals craft candlelit boats and set them afloat on the Mekong to honor the water spirits and bid farewell to the rainy season.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Hartford Courant Spaun, 34, survived the challenges of the Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania amid rainy conditions over the weekend for his first major victory.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The overall matt silver finish contrasts with the dark grey main enclosure.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Navigating the rise of A.I. and its use in entertainment has consisted of grey areas and controversies, but now, major Hollywood players are taking official steps towards legal regulation.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
11 June 2025
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And when every new product claims to be better than the last, decision making gets cloudy.—
Apurva Wadodkar,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Much like its album cover, which features a cloudy blue X-ray image of Lorde’s own pelvis (including her IUD), Virgin is a raw portrait of not only Lorde the artist, but also Ella Yelich O’Connor, the 28 year-old woman behind the mic.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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Non-functioning runway lights, foggy conditions and power lines appear to have factored into the May 22 plane crash that killed Christian rock drummer Daniel Williams, music executive Dave Shapiro and four other people in San Diego.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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Plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood A Cessna 550 crashed into a San Diego neighborhood during foggy weather on May 22, setting about 15 homes on fire as well as vehicles.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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“Hazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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