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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
But the rest of the credit unambiguously belongs to West German Krautrockers Popol Vuh, whose choir-organ score falls across the screen like a death fog.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025
The constant cadence of activity—while great for business—is beginning to sap your energy, fog your brain and interfere with your social life.
—Todd Villeneuve, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Noun
In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
But the rest of the credit unambiguously belongs to West German Krautrockers Popol Vuh, whose choir-organ score falls across the screen like a death fog.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
While no human cases have been reported, the city is fogging affected areas and urging residents to take precautions.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025
The constant cadence of activity—while great for business—is beginning to sap your energy, fog your brain and interfere with your social life.
—Todd Villeneuve, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fog
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The 19-year-old pledge at Pennsylvania State University died in 2017 after twice falling down the stairs of the Beta Theta Pi house in a drunken daze.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
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When Lorenzo Charles plucked an air ball from the sky and slammed home a game-winning dunk, Valvano ran around the court in a daze, looking for someone to hug.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Queer William Lee (Daniel Craig) — a middle-aged American expat in 1950s Mexico City — spends his days lost in a haze of parties and one-night stands with younger men.—
Charlotte Walsh,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Arena lighting and floor shaders replicate the look of real NBA courts down to wood grain and post-game haze.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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If left untreated, more severe symptoms may appear, including mental confusion, difficulty breathing, convulsions, abnormal bleeding and more, which can lead to death.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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The comedian, who performed as a cast member on the series from 2020 to 2024, reacted to the news of her former colleagues' exits from the show with a mix of confusion and sympathy.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Official Policy One bad habit senior leaders often have is confusing their personal preferences with actual policies, like requiring all memos to be written in Times or mandating daily morning check-ins.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Do not confuse cumin with black seed cumin, as these are different.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During field surveys, authorities recorded that ash fall had been heavy enough to obscure road markings.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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University students have become savvy at using and obscuring their ChatGPT use.—
Joelle Renstrom
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Waterspouts are whirling columns of air and water mist above bodies of water and can take two forms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Czech’s toner mist is gentle on skin, providing essential nutrients and conditioning agents like prebiotics, vitamin C, sea chamomile, and minerals to limit inflammation and repair barrier function.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
24 Aug. 2025
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The brand adds that tangle-free technology reduces the amount of hair and fibers that wrap around the brush.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Terrell’s troubled legal practice left him with a worsening tangle of financial problems.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles, clouding skies and choking air quality in distant cities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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His awkward body language and soft gaze exhibit a boyish tenderness, clouded only by the erratic outbursts of his condition.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Fog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fog. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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