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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
Shanna Apitz, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
From my own personal trauma and experiences hearing false accusations about him all the time clouded my judgement and got the best of me.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Late last month, the Wolf Pack women’s volleyball team held a press conference to address their school’s reluctance to forfeit against San Jose State, a team clouded in controversy this season for having trans athlete Blaire Fleming on its roster.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
Intuition, once clouded, becomes a tool for guidance, and the fog of uncertainty that might’ve surrounded our goals and dreams begins to dissipate.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
But his campaign was clouded by ethical concerns.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Other recent death penalty cases clouded by doubts Similar situations unfolded in two other capital punishment cases in the last three weeks alone, with one ending in an execution despite uncertainty about the inmate's innocence and public calls from authorities to review his case.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
The news of Payne’s death is also clouded by recent allegations made by the singer’s ex-fiance Maya Henry.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Sexual harassment allegations made in 2023 Despite these recent and past accomplishments, tensions have clouded the Nygren-Montoya administration since well before the recall efforts.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
The initial impression of prestige clouded critical considerations like fit, costs and expertise needed to address your challenges.
—Shanna Apitz, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
From my own personal trauma and experiences hearing false accusations about him all the time clouded my judgement and got the best of me.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Late last month, the Wolf Pack women’s volleyball team held a press conference to address their school’s reluctance to forfeit against San Jose State, a team clouded in controversy this season for having trans athlete Blaire Fleming on its roster.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
Intuition, once clouded, becomes a tool for guidance, and the fog of uncertainty that might’ve surrounded our goals and dreams begins to dissipate.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
But his campaign was clouded by ethical concerns.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Other recent death penalty cases clouded by doubts Similar situations unfolded in two other capital punishment cases in the last three weeks alone, with one ending in an execution despite uncertainty about the inmate's innocence and public calls from authorities to review his case.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
The news of Payne’s death is also clouded by recent allegations made by the singer’s ex-fiance Maya Henry.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Sexual harassment allegations made in 2023 Despite these recent and past accomplishments, tensions have clouded the Nygren-Montoya administration since well before the recall efforts.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clouded
Adjective
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How this all will ultimately lead to world-building applications is hazy—and that’s part of the point.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Looking for a 4/20 warm up show that will haunt your hazy dreams?—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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A little over a year ago, Urban Decay re-released the original Naked eye shadow palette, comprised of shimmery earth tones and misty gray hues.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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Girl names for Cancer Sophia: The beloved first name Sophia has a soft, romantic vibe that suits a thoughtful Cancer. Violet: This name conjures feelings of a misty morning by the sea.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, all these great locations and details are obscured constantly, muddled into blurry backgrounds.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the crowded parish hall, a sea of limbs and phones and flashes of light obscured the painting.—
James Factora,
Them,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Ice Age mammals, which should not be confused with the larger woolly mammoths, seemed to have an had an affinity for Orange County, where this one — and about a third of the state’s total — have been found.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Rules and regulations regarding international flight cancellations are a little murky.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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Her eyes were murky green and always cast upward and to the left.—
Ottessa Moshfegh,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Between 2021 and 2024, Dr Chávez and collaborators conducted several surveys during both the rainy season (2021, 2023) and dry season (2023, 2024).—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Mushrooms are common during the rainy season; remove them if children or pets are present. 63.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Verb
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The Yankees might have been the New York team playing in the World Series, but even then, they were overshadowed by the Mets.—
Abbey Mastracco,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2025
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Notable events that have occurred – and have realistically overshadowed some technical releases from the OCC – include the forming of a strategic bitcoin reserve, announcing plans to amend tax treatment for cryptoassets, and a complete overhaul of crypto policy at the SEC.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Clouded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clouded. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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