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as in daze
a state of mental confusion
didn't get enough sleep and now I'm in a fog
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as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
I wandered around in a fog after the shocking news
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as in to confuse
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
extraneous matters that only serve to fog the central issue
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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
time will fog memories
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Recent Examples of fog
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2025
Ever step out for a breath of fresh air only to be struck by a fog of marijuana smoke?
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Using a strategy called canopy knockdown, the team fogged the canopy at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station with an insecticide, causing specimens to drop to the ground for collection.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
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Noun
There's incredible food, sunshine almost year-round with its location beyond the fog line, and plenty to do, like pickleball, golf, and hilltop yoga.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2025
Ever step out for a breath of fresh air only to be struck by a fog of marijuana smoke?
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Most of the grapes for this stunning Chardonnay are sourced from the southern part of Napa Valley where fog from the San Pablo Bay cools the grapes in the late evenings and early mornings, allowing the wines to maintain bracing acidity and freshness.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Using a strategy called canopy knockdown, the team fogged the canopy at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station with an insecticide, causing specimens to drop to the ground for collection.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fog
Noun
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Much like Metamorphosis arrived in the early aughts’ sparkly daze, Duff’s musical comeback also comes at the right moment in time.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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Amid the chaos of the shooting, a man walked through the banquet hall, stalking across the dance floor in a daze with a bloody wound, Homewood said.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Impressionistic lyrics would fit this stuff, but Le Bon pokes the spacious haze with direct evocations of love and heartbreak.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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Woods weave through saffron, patchouli, cedar, sandalwood, and an incense-like haze, while a touch of papyrus adds an earthy edge.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Initial confusion about the number of suspects has been clarified through security footage analysis, helping authorities provide accurate information to the public.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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There was some confusion about whether the recommendation approved Friday sought to require those seeking COVID vaccination to have conversations with medical professionals about the risks and benefits involved before rolling up their sleeves.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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By bridging cutting-edge research with accessible, actionable advice, this book fills a critical gap in the menopause conversation — one that has left millions of women confused, underserved and unheard.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Others commented on the eeriness of discovering unfamiliar images in one’s personal gallery and the realization of how default app settings can confuse or alarm users.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In some cases, ATM security cameras photographed people using debit cards to withdraw cash, sometimes wearing COVID-19-era masks to obscure their faces.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, this past weekend, reports emerged that two American military cargo jets deported people to Africa on flights that appear to have had their transponders turned off, preventing tracking by obscuring their locations from public flight databases and other nearby aircraft.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The night mist leaks in as the sun goes down.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Adding mist was achieved by using a makeup brush to allow the lightest layer of pigments to dry on contact.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This enables easy removal without tangles or hair damage.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
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And while the musky-floral fragrance brings major beach vibes, the nonsticky styler skips the sea salt, replacing it with hydrolyzed rice protein to add volume and natural movement minus the crunchiness or tangles.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Mood In general, the mood remains cautious, as the worsening macroeconomic scenario continues to cloud the outlook.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The revolution has clouded the fact that, in the past quarter century, Nepal has managed, mostly peacefully, to make considerable progress.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Fog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fog. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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