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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
The smoke forced health officials in the U.S. to send air quality alerts across parts of the Upper Midwest on Tuesday and caused hazy conditions in New York, according to National Weather Service NY.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 June 2025
The company has won awards from the Great American Beer Festival for its hazy IPA, Citrus Surfer Fruited Wheat and Festbier, a Bavarian-style Märzen.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Though famous for its hazy IPAs, Outer Range has stepped up its game in lagers, pilsners, stouts, saisons and Belgians.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
In the hazy light, the monochrome landscape seemed devoid of life.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 June 2025
The company has won awards from the Great American Beer Festival for its hazy IPA, Citrus Surfer Fruited Wheat and Festbier, a Bavarian-style Märzen.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Though famous for its hazy IPAs, Outer Range has stepped up its game in lagers, pilsners, stouts, saisons and Belgians.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
In the hazy light, the monochrome landscape seemed devoid of life.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazy
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After passing Middle North Falls, hang a right on the Winter Trail and head down for half a mile to see Winter Falls, with its thick drop of misty water (this is my favorite place to feel the spray of ionized water on my face).—
Margot Bigg,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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The rain, which arrived in the North Bay part of the region late Sunday was expected to migrate to the South Bay and drop light, misty rain measuring in the tenths of inches through the afternoon, NWS meteorologist Dial Hoang said.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Over time, however, the label lost credibility—undermined by vague accounting, low-quality offsets, and limited transparency.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As a result, the surface of the land and sea is an open book that anyone with an internet connection can read to the point where the embarrassing launch failure of a North Korean frigate is instantly world news instead of a vague rumor.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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Since President Donald Trump took office, at least half of the security council's staff have been laid off or left, and the future of BARDA is murky.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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But whether federal or state politicians could foil a Trump settlement is murky.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Then came a ‘faint voice’ May 30, 2025 12:00 PM Read Next National Man vanished in remote national park 2 weeks ago, CO officials say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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The image also shows faint, ghostly rings around Uranus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Pollination season was windy, cold and rainy — but supply chain problems began to improve and inventory came down.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Storms continue next week After a warm and rainy weekend, North Texans can expect continued storm chances next week.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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The dour, grey mood of the show is lightened by plenty of moments of humor.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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His main rival is Hulk, who is as strong as him, and he is usually seen wearing a dark grey helmet with a horn, much like a real rhino.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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Despite cloudy skies, daytime temperatures will reach into the 90s.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Of course, that was actually a cloudy front moving in, which made for some San Francisco-like views as fog shrouded the city’s skyline and only the tops of the tallest buildings poked through the clouds.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
31 May 2025
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For decades, the lighthouse's keeper rang bells during foggy conditions but also maintained a log of the river's conditions — and, at times, rescued people in distress, according to the Journal News, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Michael P. McKinney,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Cataracts are a condition that causes the eye's natural lens to become foggy, leading to blurry vision.13 A Quick Review Astigmatism is a common condition in which the cornea is oval or egg-shaped.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
30 May 2025
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“Hazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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