1
as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the diner's dark interior, clouded with smoke and grease
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2
as in to confuse
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
cloud the issue with obscure statistics
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Recent Examples of cloud
James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
For folks who like to see faces in clouds, the sun’s surface appears to show a giant owl or a flying phoenix.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Catherine Baab, Quartz, 9 Apr. 2025
Will friendships cloud her ambition, or will this experience give her a fresh perspective?
—Gina Ragusa, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
What To Know The legislation, SB 56, would make unapproved cloud seeding and other similar activities a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison or significantly raised fines of up to $100,000.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
For folks who like to see faces in clouds, the sun’s surface appears to show a giant owl or a flying phoenix.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
The move underscores how trade policy is clouding visibility for even the most dominant U.S. retailers.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 9 Apr. 2025
Will friendships cloud her ambition, or will this experience give her a fresh perspective?
—Gina Ragusa, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloud
Noun
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As tariffs cast a pall across business sectors including media, the streaming giant may be Wall Street‘s top stock pick to weather the macroeconomic storm.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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The lack of certainty in the business environment for many companies was expected to cast a pall over some investment banking activities, including IPO listings and merger advice.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Iben believes that this simple truth—understood intuitively by earlier generations of investors—has been obscured in an era dominated by short-term thinking and monetary distortion.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Molina writes in pulse-like scenes, and each vignette thickens the novel’s uneasy atmosphere, obscuring our conception of place and, eventually, our conception of what’s real.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And when the series takes an occasional serious turn, you'll just be confused.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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However, simply getting older doesn’t equate to consistently missing bills or appointments, having a hard time speaking with people, or feeling lost or confused in places that are familiar to you.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The Morning Fog Effect: Coastal Chilean Wine Perhaps the most visible manifestation of the Humboldt's influence is the morning fog.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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On Thursday at 11:09 p.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS San Diego CA valid for Friday between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Orange County Coastal.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Here, the border of the gayborhood blurs with the gay beach.—
JD Shadel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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The extensive use of glass enhances visibility while blurring the boundaries between the interior and exterior, making every journey feel seamless and connected to the surroundings.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But instead of sounding the alarm, defendants went out of their way to becloud the emerging scientific consensus.—
Edward Fitzpatrick,
BostonGlobe.com,
7 Aug. 2019
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His flacks and surrogates hand out scraps of information grudgingly, infrequently, and beclouded by fragrant eructations of doublespeak.—
Charles Seife,
Slate Magazine,
1 Mar. 2017
Noun
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Enhancing Organizational Resilience The challenge of shadow AI is not merely technical but also an organizational and cultural issue.—
Art Gilliland,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Four years later, the Broncos worked in the relative shadows once again to add a dynamic secondary piece to pair with Surtain, the NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Snag these room darkening curtain panels for just $11, or cozy up your bed with new throw pillows and this chunky knit throw blanket.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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While newer formulations tend to avoid these ingredients, some still include actives that can be harsh, especially on sensitive areas like the underarms, where skin is thinner and prone to irritation or darkening.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Cloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloud. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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