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as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
their suggestion for correcting the problem is a bit unclear
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as in faint
not seen or understood clearly
obtained at best an unclear glimpse of the rarely seen bird from across the road
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Recent Examples of unclear
What remains unclear is if the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7 will offer an Ultra-like experience with no compromises, or if there will indeed be a dedicated Ultra version of that phone.
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 7 June 2025
Whether Harris-Dawson has the support of his colleagues to find the money — and then spend it on police hiring — is unclear.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Starliner's future as a second operational vehicle for NASA to transport crews and cargo to the space station remains unclear, though the space agency appears to still be working with Boeing to make the vehicle operational.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Hurricane Center Forecast Reveals Chances of New Storm Off Southeastern Coast
People in California Warned Over Parasite-Riddled Fish
Why Sargassum Is Increasing
The underlying causes for the bloom remain unclear.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 7 June 2025
Whether Harris-Dawson has the support of his colleagues to find the money — and then spend it on police hiring — is unclear.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Starliner's future as a second operational vehicle for NASA to transport crews and cargo to the space station remains unclear, though the space agency appears to still be working with Boeing to make the vehicle operational.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Read more Florida Map Shows Which States Could Be Impacted by Saharan Dust
Hurricane Center Forecast Reveals Chances of New Storm Off Southeastern Coast
People in California Warned Over Parasite-Riddled Fish
Why Sargassum Is Increasing
The underlying causes for the bloom remain unclear.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclear
Adjective
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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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On the surface, Brunson’s comments were vague – even harmless.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
31 May 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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Without a clear roadmap, friendship breakups often feel ambiguous, or sometimes lead to unnecessary hurt.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration’s April 22 news release contains some ambiguous language.—
Andrea Ruth,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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This week, hazy skies are reminiscent of the intense Canadian wildfires of 2023, which made Chicago the second-most-polluted major city in the country that year.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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But one thing Floridians can expect: hazy skies and colorful sunrises and sunsets by midweek.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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