befogs

verb

present tense third-person singular of befog
1
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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2
as in obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct the morning murk befogged our view of the harbor

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3
as in baffles
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty completely befogged by the sudden change of subject

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befogs
  1. confuses
  2. obscures
  3. baffles
  4. fogs
  5. blurs
  6. puzzles
  7. clouds
  8. darkens
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  • These opportunists drown out the core mission, creating a cacophony of competing voices that confuses donors, crowd the inboxes of CEOs and members of Congress with colliding petitions, and paralyzes meaningful action by draining critical funding and attention away from the truly effective groups.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026
  • But nobody confuses Harvard Extension School classes with the real thing.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of confuses
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  • This is a shame, and not only because the book’s style obscures its significance as the most high-profile effort by that date to marry what were then the two most important currents of French philosophy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
  • Studying differences at the state level further obscures the signal by combining rural California with San Francisco Bay Area counties or upstate New York with New York City.
    — Marc Lipsitch, STAT, 21 July 2026
Definition of obscures
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  • Meanwhile, McGrew agreed to adjustments, including adding baffles to reduce sound from a attached generator for the tower and replacing tower fencing that incorporated barbed wire with taller, more natural looking fencing.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Using humane methods like squirrel baffles and tree nets can effectively keep squirrels out of your fruit trees.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Definition of baffles
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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
Definition of fogs
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  • As surveillance and interrogation deepen, the line between loyalty and obsession blurs, leading both men into a dangerous and uncontrollable connection.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • For advertisers, this blurs the lines between traditional TV and digital buys, rebuilding the content bundle and emphasizing account linking for addressable advertising.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of blurs
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  • These Companies Are Ready To Cash In Sixsmith argues his firm is unusual in pushing more traders through to genuine live accounts, which is why the reluctance to go there puzzles him.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The pitch can move to either direction of the plate — a profile that still puzzles his teammates and pitch recognition tools.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of puzzles
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  • Much of the debris that clouds the water in this technique is leftover detergent and fabric softener that build up in fabric fibers over time, according to the article.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • The recent explosion of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket on its launch pad in Florida also clouds ULA’s return-to-flight plans for Vulcan.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
Definition of clouds
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  • Cook, stirring often, until paste darkens in color, about 4 minutes.
    — Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026
  • During this time, the sky darkens, and viewers can remove their eclipse glasses to view our planet's moon blocking our star.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of darkens
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“Befogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befogs. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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