fog

noun

\ ˈfȯg

, fäg\

Definition of fog

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : vapor condensed to fine particles of water suspended in the lower atmosphere that differs from cloud only in being near the ground

b : a fine spray or a foam for firefighting

2 : a murky condition of the atmosphere or a substance causing it

3a : a state of confusion or bewilderment spent the morning in a fog

b : something that confuses or obscures hid behind a fog of rhetoric

4 : cloudiness or partial opacity in a developed photographic image caused by chemical action or stray radiation

fog

verb

fogged; fogging

Definition of fog (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to cover, envelop, or suffuse with or as if with fog fog the barns with pesticide

2 : to make obscure or confusing accusations which fogged the real issues

3 : to make confused

4 : to produce fog on (something, such as a photographic film) during development

intransitive verb

1 : to become covered or thick with fog

2a : to become blurred by a covering of fog or mist

b : to become indistinct through exposure to light or radiation

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Synonyms & Antonyms for fog

Synonyms: Noun

daze, dazedness, haze, muddle, spin, swoon

Synonyms: Verb

becloud, befog, blur, cloud, confuse, muddy, obfuscate

Antonyms: Verb

clarify, clear (up), illuminate

Examples of fog in a Sentence

Noun

Heavy fog made it difficult to see the road. a climate marked by heavy fogs The fog reduced visibility to a quarter of a mile. This problem has me in a fog.

Verb

The steam from the pot was fogging the window near the stove. The bathroom was all fogged up after my shower. politicians who try to fog the issue instead of taking a stand

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

But in a larger sense, the Maryland 400’s sacrifice at this most pivotal moment in American history now shines through the dense fog of history. — Time, "The Maryland 400 Lost a Battle But Helped Win a War. On the 4th of July, We Should Remember Their Sacrifice," 4 July 2019 The scene was similar early in the afternoon, but meteorologists were hopeful sunshine and winds would dissipate the fog. — Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Fog consumes lakefront just before Milwaukee fireworks show. But the show goes on!," 3 July 2019 There are already some remarkable cases of tech helping to break through the fog. — Clive Thompson, WIRED, "We Need a Data-Rich Picture of What's Killing the Planet," 24 June 2019 The rising sun should eventually dispel the fog by mid to late morning, forecasters wrote. — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, "Forecasters warn of dense fog along coast, so drive slowly," 19 June 2019 The fog is expected to dissipate by around 10 a.m. There’s a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in Denver, mainly after 1 p.m., the NWS said. — Kirk Mitchell, The Denver Post, "Denver weather: Marginal risk of egg-sized hail, heavy rain and wind gusts up to 60 mph over Front Range," 17 June 2019 After waiting a tense hour-and-a-half, the fog cleared just enough. — National Geographic, "Meet the skier who made the 'impossible' first solo descent of K2," 12 June 2019 If the fog continues to develop, visibility could drop to 0 feet. — And, azcentral, "Here's the status of 5 wildfires burning in Arizona right now," 11 June 2019 Caught in the deep fog, Jackson pulled over to allow the weather to pass before proceeding with their trip. — Christina Dugan, PEOPLE.com, "Grey's Anatomy's Jesse Williams Signs New Two-Season Contract After Season 15 Cliffhanger," 7 June 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Dixon's test consisted only of the framework, not the polycarbonate laminated screen that is meant to have an anti-reflective coating on the screen's interior, anti-fogging device and possible tear-offs. — Robby General, Indianapolis Star, "Scott Dixon tests IndyCar's Aeroscreen prototype in simulator," 2 July 2019 His breath, hissing out into the moonlit air, would have fogged the lenses. — David Canfield, EW.com, "First Look: The Andromeda Strain is back with a new look for its 50th anniversary," 26 June 2019 The detective won’t forget the video — a bag over the little girl’s face, her tiny gasps fogging the plastic. — Tim Prudente, baltimoresun.com, "Speaking for baby Rose: How a Baltimore detective found his purpose investigating child abuse," 6 June 2019 The Reflection, Celebrity’s largest ship, even offers a suite with a glass shower cantilevered out over the sea (don't worry about peeping Toms; the glass digitally fogs for privacy). — Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Cruise Lines in the World: 2018 Readers' Choice Awards," 9 Oct. 2018 In the run-up to the crisis, a housing surplus prompted mortgage lenders to issue loans to anyone who could fog a mirror just to fill the excess inventory. — Jeff Andrews, Curbed, "10 years after the financial crisis, is the housing market still at risk?," 29 Aug. 2018 In its place, the raptors come to the kitchen door and snort, fogging up the window as only a warm-blooded animal can do. — NBC News, "'Jurassic World': Paleontologist who inspired Alan Grant role talks real-life dino science," 20 June 2018 But his profile is solemn: a sharp jawline, chin raised and jutted, tinted sunglasses that appear more fogged-over than tinted, hair sheared short, perhaps by an electric razor. — New York Times, "The Artists Who Brought Asian-Americans Into the Annals of Contemporary Art," 12 Apr. 2018 The Wildcat webcam late Monday afternoon was fogged in, with just a few trees showing in the foreground. — Katie Camero, BostonGlobe.com, "Here’s a cool thought: There’s still snow on Mount Washington," 2 July 2018

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