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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
Dane Brugler, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The clouded vision caused by a cataract may first only affect a small part of the eye's lens, resulting in a slight vision loss.
—Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Saying that Tim Duncan was the best player in the world from 2003-2007 is insanely clouded by hindsight bias.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Ghostly figures depicting service members also appeared to emerge from the sky as sunlight pierced through clouded skies.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
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
Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Escaping into a world clouded with fantasy — scenarios that, at least on this earthly plane, could never happen — is a fun way to temporarily pretend.
—Samantha Sasso, Vulture, 22 May 2026
The contest has been clouded for a third year by calls for Israel to be excluded over its conflicts in Gaza and elsewhere, with five longtime participants — Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia — boycotting in protest.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The contest has been clouded for a third year by calls for Israel to be excluded over its conflicts in Gaza and elsewhere, with five longtime participants - Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia - boycotting in protest.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
On his recent visit to Beijing, the war with Iran and economic strain clouded his diplomacy.
—Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 16 May 2026
Israeli competitor Noam Bettan came second after a contest clouded by protests against t he country's participation.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
After Walz’s failed run for vice president on the 2024 ballot, the past two years of his second term have been clouded by fraud scandals that opponents have linked to lack of oversight by the Walz administration.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
But the outlook is clouded by the Iran war.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Adjective
McCoy was a potential top-10 pick in 2024, but an offseason knee injury clouded (and continues to cloud) his football future.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The clouded vision caused by a cataract may first only affect a small part of the eye's lens, resulting in a slight vision loss.
—Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Saying that Tim Duncan was the best player in the world from 2003-2007 is insanely clouded by hindsight bias.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Ghostly figures depicting service members also appeared to emerge from the sky as sunlight pierced through clouded skies.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Huntington Beach has scrapped a brand management and marketing contract plan that had been clouded by community concerns over transparency and cronyism.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Escaping into a world clouded with fantasy — scenarios that, at least on this earthly plane, could never happen — is a fun way to temporarily pretend.
—Samantha Sasso, Vulture, 22 May 2026
The contest has been clouded for a third year by calls for Israel to be excluded over its conflicts in Gaza and elsewhere, with five longtime participants — Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia — boycotting in protest.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The contest has been clouded for a third year by calls for Israel to be excluded over its conflicts in Gaza and elsewhere, with five longtime participants - Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia - boycotting in protest.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
On his recent visit to Beijing, the war with Iran and economic strain clouded his diplomacy.
—Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 16 May 2026
Israeli competitor Noam Bettan came second after a contest clouded by protests against t he country's participation.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
After Walz’s failed run for vice president on the 2024 ballot, the past two years of his second term have been clouded by fraud scandals that opponents have linked to lack of oversight by the Walz administration.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
But the outlook is clouded by the Iran war.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clouded
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But whereas that world could be characterized, at times, by macho one-upmanship that felt almost bloodthirsty, Esperantists like Jurobola were committed to a hazy vision of peace.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The company’s flagship hazy IPA, Chug, recently won gold at the 2026 World Beer Cup, often described as the ‘Olympics of Beer,’ strengthening Mash Gang’s reputation for taste and quality at a time when many consumers still associate non-alcoholic beer with inferior flavor.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Ciudad Perdida, Colombia Hidden deep within the misty peaks of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the ancient city of Teyuna—better known as Ciudad Perdida—is one of South America’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.—
Carla Vianna,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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There, mountain gorillas roam the misty Virunga Mountains, a volcanic range shared with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or D.R.C., and Uganda.—
Mary Holland,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
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The fields and farmlands behind the house, as far as the eye could see, were obscured entirely.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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This was done the day before weather predictions called for overcast conditions with the sun obscured.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Statlander was dazed and confused when Thekla nailed her with a nasty stomp.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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She’s continuously confused about its premise, will burst into tears for no reason, and truly sees it as an opportunity to finally make friends in Rhode Island — no matter how misguided that intention may be.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The impact on stocks is murkier.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Every couple of years, the water turns murky, regardless, and the whole tank has to be drained and refilled, explains Polojärvi.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Verb
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American bourbon keeps finding new ways to evolve, and lately, the lines between sourcing, finishing, and regional identity have grown increasingly blurred.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The farm-to-table movement has reshaped American menus, grocery aisles and home kitchens — but the term gets thrown around so often that its meaning has blurred.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The kernels can become sticky during rainy or humid periods and plug up feeder ports.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
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North Texas is in for a rainy Memorial Day.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2026
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“Clouded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clouded. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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