as in hazy
covered over by clouds
the dark, overcast sky made the whole day seem depressing
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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
an impenetrable fog overcast our view of the harbor
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Recent Examples of overcast
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Rand Champion, a spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Corrections, said in a Wednesday press briefing that the search area has expanded but rainy and overcast conditions have limited the use of drones and helicopters, in addition to curtailing the effectiveness of tracking dogs.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2024
The past year has seen an existential mood overcast the rap world as its commercial dominance appears to be on its last leg.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2023
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Adjective
On an overcast, cool Thursday afternoon, the Crusaders earned that right when senior Lilia Alpuche smacked an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh, giving Mater Dei a 5-4 walk-off win over rival Bonita Vista in the SoCal Regional semifinals.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Rand Champion, a spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Corrections, said in a Wednesday press briefing that the search area has expanded but rainy and overcast conditions have limited the use of drones and helicopters, in addition to curtailing the effectiveness of tracking dogs.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Verb
Short term reversals shouldn’t overcast longer term progress, Reed added.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2024
The past year has seen an existential mood overcast the rap world as its commercial dominance appears to be on its last leg.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcast
Adjective
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As the largest fire in Florida this year continues to burn in the Everglades, people in South Florida — particularly in Broward County — can expect smoky, hazy skies through the weekend.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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Like much of the U.S., Chicago was under a thick hazy blanket of wildfire smoke, creating dangerous conditions for anyone who breathes, but especially for the elderly and children.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This thinking — amplified by extensive 24/7 hybrid media coverage and heated venture capital echo chambers — obscures a more nuanced transformation occurring at the periphery of traditional power structures.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Dujardin's lawsuit contends operators have had this trouble since 2007, as well as problems with long lagging footage, freezing frame, blurriness and shadows obscuring pedestrians.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, ancient castles rise from misty riverbanks—like Trim and Kilkenny—as woolly sheep graze across emerald pastures.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Alishan Forest Railway is one of the most unique ways to see Taiwan, and offers a scenic, nostalgic ride through misty mountains.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Some of the details the Sony lenses brought out were incredibly striking, because of how clear everything was with perfect bokeh blurring behind the subject.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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However, the lines of the tattoo blurred over time, causing the ink to spread and the words to be difficult to read.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Smoke from wildfires will travel thousands of miles to darken our skies and choke our lungs.—
Madhukar Pai,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The rocket shot through a break amid darkening clouds just ahead of a lightning storm on its nine-minute trip into orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The lamps dim for 0.3 seconds each time the error occurs, before returning to normal – according to the recall report.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The odds, however, did dim slightly on the prospect of two more rate reduction before the end of 2025.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Current had misting fans and extra ice on hand throughout the venue.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
21 Aug. 2025
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Beyond this amenity, the pangolins are also provided with misting systems, unique sleeping areas and sound machines, each one playing a crucial role in fostering a safe and secure environment for the proliferation of this imperiled species.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Those days were clouded by a Great Recession workplace hangover, with employers having the upper hand in salary negotiations.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources re-extended its air quality alert, originally issued July 31, until noon on Aug. 5 and then again until noon on Aug. 6 as smoke continues to cloud the sky.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Overcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcast. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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