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as in confuses
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
the professor's convoluted explanation only befogged the textbook's presentation of this scientific principle
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as in obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the morning murk befogged our view of the harbor
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as in baffles
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
completely befogged by the sudden change of subject
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Verb
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The whole concept of toxic fandom confuses me because, outside of the anger and backwards thinking, because who cares about a movie franchise that much?—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026 -
The herb’s fragrance confuses and deters pests from eating your peppers.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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The narrow prenatal through postpartum window of care approach obscures the broader conditions shaping Black women’s health across their lifespan.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But that average obscures a steady fall from high deficits, as the decade began, to slight surpluses in fiscal years 1998 through 2001.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Multiple baffles within the bladder help keep the liquid from sloshing around excessively, while a wide waterproof zipper across the top makes for easy filling, cleaning, and adding of electrolytes.—
Ben Coxworth
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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This baffles and outrages Angela, a protective mom who, with other parents, pushes back against Gabor using her math classroom as a forum for introducing the outside world’s worst actions.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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The housekeeping team fogs the balés every week to keep most of the biting insects at bay, and gardens teeming with mosquito-repelling lemongrass and zodia plants help keep them at a distance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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This beefy laptop blurs the line between an elite mobile gaming rig and a local-AI workstation.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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That doctrine blurs the line between soldier and civilian.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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These word puzzles all covertly reference the years-old disappearance of Charlie, Martha’s brilliant older sister.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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The lineage of these hybrids traces back to Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island, a discovery that still puzzles scientists today.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ambiguity clouds the conversation and risks leaving your protégé more confused than enlightened.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Abby’s face immediately clouds over.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Pass the flame over the weed until the foliage darkens.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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Its charming glow is often visible even before the sky fully darkens, which is so fitting and poetic when considering both the planetary and astrological essence of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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“Befogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befogs. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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