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as in hazy
covered over by clouds
clouded skies did not diminish our fun
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as in misty
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
with only a clouded view of the valley before, we canceled the hang gliding
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as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the diner's dark interior, clouded with smoke and grease
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as in confused
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
cloud the issue with obscure statistics
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Recent Examples of clouded
Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
But over time, that beautiful view can become clouded with soot, haze, and stubborn residue that can dull the flame’s warm glow.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
His process combines acrylic sprays, clouded gradients, and thick, deliberate brushstrokes to achieve depth, contrast and luminosity.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Some partnerships could deepen and strengthen through honesty and vulnerability, while others become clouded by the fear of change.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
My thoughts are so far clouded.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The cause of Jamison’s clouded vision is damage from an inflammatory response to the pathogen.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
After the clouded lens was extracted, surgeons implanted a clear, artificial replacement to restore 20/20 vision.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
Although Singapore’s economy is expected to hold up relatively well this year, officials cautioned that the growth outlook remains clouded for 2026.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
This exercise is clouded by the fact that, in 1992, another brand of economic populism played an important role in Bill Clinton’s successful Presidential bid.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
The past — which includes a back injury that derailed his first big league season and a broken wrist in the second — has somewhat clouded Carter’s once-top prospect status.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
My small room seemed to be visibly clouded by the stink of my body and the stink of my superfluous thinking.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Connecticut’s energy picture is clouded by its inability to get an adequate supply of natural gas, the main source of energy in the state and wider region.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
However, fears of a bubble have clouded the outlook for AI, a worry Huang has repeatedly brushed aside.
—Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Likewise, Haberfeld believed an adrenaline spike could have initially clouded Atkins’ awareness.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
But the already-complex Super Bowl picture is further clouded by tensions and palpable fears about Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents descending on the area, stoking fear with immigrant communities who have seen more aggressive and visible ICE activity at South Bay courthouses and jails.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Malinovsky, an engineer, said his memory of the next few hours are somewhat clouded.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
But over time, that beautiful view can become clouded with soot, haze, and stubborn residue that can dull the flame’s warm glow.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
His process combines acrylic sprays, clouded gradients, and thick, deliberate brushstrokes to achieve depth, contrast and luminosity.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Some partnerships could deepen and strengthen through honesty and vulnerability, while others become clouded by the fear of change.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
My thoughts are so far clouded.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The cause of Jamison’s clouded vision is damage from an inflammatory response to the pathogen.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
After the clouded lens was extracted, surgeons implanted a clear, artificial replacement to restore 20/20 vision.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
Although Singapore’s economy is expected to hold up relatively well this year, officials cautioned that the growth outlook remains clouded for 2026.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Verb
For now, that excitement is clouded with uncertainty.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
This exercise is clouded by the fact that, in 1992, another brand of economic populism played an important role in Bill Clinton’s successful Presidential bid.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
The past — which includes a back injury that derailed his first big league season and a broken wrist in the second — has somewhat clouded Carter’s once-top prospect status.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
My small room seemed to be visibly clouded by the stink of my body and the stink of my superfluous thinking.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Connecticut’s energy picture is clouded by its inability to get an adequate supply of natural gas, the main source of energy in the state and wider region.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
However, fears of a bubble have clouded the outlook for AI, a worry Huang has repeatedly brushed aside.
—Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Likewise, Haberfeld believed an adrenaline spike could have initially clouded Atkins’ awareness.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
But the already-complex Super Bowl picture is further clouded by tensions and palpable fears about Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents descending on the area, stoking fear with immigrant communities who have seen more aggressive and visible ICE activity at South Bay courthouses and jails.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clouded
Adjective
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The crash was caused by pilot spatial disorientation in hazy, dark conditions.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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But the contemporary relevance of the SBA is hazy, which complicates the legal landscape for live sports viewing.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Because fans may not have seen much of Karl in S.F. during this sunny week, this misty mixture of Tanqueray Gin. elderflower liqueur, club soda and fresh lemon juice may have to suffice.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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With an itinerary that can swing from luaus to local restaurants and misty uplands to deep-sea diving, Hawaii demands a packing list as versatile as the islands themselves.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In some cases, the department inadvertently released nude photos showing the faces of potential victims as well as names, email addresses and other identifying information that was either unredacted or not fully obscured.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, the department inadvertently released nude photos showing the faces of potential possible victims as well as names, email addresses and other identifying information that was either unredacted or not fully obscured.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Carlson clearly got confused between the arsonist and the fire brigade.—
Calev Myers,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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They are confused by all the activity.—
Via Chronicle Books,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui posted a video to X over the weekend, showing a dazzling view of auroras spreading like a tall blanket over the darkened Earth below.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the longer term fiscal picture is murkier.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Under the late afternoon clouds, the water appears murky, too dark to hold a reflection of the soot- and algae-stained warehouses on the pier.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their faces were blurred as they had not been charged in this incident.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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As time changed and the mics used by the crooners of the ‘60s evolved to carry the vocals of the 2020s, the lines blurred.—
Gia Peppers,
VIBE.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Add all that to ideal daytime temps in the mid-70s, and a low chance of showers before the rainy season begins around June, and your last-minute CDMX trip practically plans itself.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Don't be afraid of the rainy season.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Clouded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clouded. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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