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as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
disoriented, bleary passengers departing from the red-eye
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2
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
the bleary outline of a fishing boat could just be seen through the fog
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Recent Examples of bleary
The track captures a bleary feeling of trying to have fun but getting pulled into melancholy.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 26 July 2025
Villagran Trump warns Republicans against cutting too deep As bleary senators worked through the massive GOP bill, Trump warned Republicans against going overboard on unpopular cuts.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Stewart has made an assured mess: a bleary, florid and sometimes lyrical film that could stand to be doused by a bucket of ice water.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Photos of my kid's birthday parties are no longer me with bleary, sleepy drinking eyes.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 26 July 2025
Villagran Trump warns Republicans against cutting too deep As bleary senators worked through the massive GOP bill, Trump warned Republicans against going overboard on unpopular cuts.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Stewart has made an assured mess: a bleary, florid and sometimes lyrical film that could stand to be doused by a bucket of ice water.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Photos of my kid's birthday parties are no longer me with bleary, sleepy drinking eyes.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleary
Adjective
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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Bradley said that, from the Chamber’s perspective, employers are sick and tired of scrounging for talent.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Use numbers instead of vague words.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The president had previously discussed his plans for the trucking industry in a Truth Social post, but had been vague on details.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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Which, it should be pointed out, had to be fairly exhausted at that point.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Outside the courthouse following his victory, Sussman sounded exhausted.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From there, look for a curved line of slightly fainter stars that extends up to the upper right.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Fresh spinach is brighter in flavor and color, and has a subtle earthiness and faint sweetness.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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If the weather’s not quite suited for alfresco hangs, a subterranean level has an indoor pool, plus a sauna for relaxing your weary muscles.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sandler in particular is already generating Oscars hype with his performance as Clooney’s weary, longtime manager, Ron.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Barebottle won two gold medals for Hella Jalepeño in the chile beer category and Dank Dank Revolution in the juicy or hazy strong pale ale category.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The dramatic liftoff, which was caught on video, sent two huge plumes of exhaust into the hazy sky.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Bleary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleary. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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