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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
Jesse Granger, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The last years of his life were sort of clouded by that.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 9 June 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
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Still, the entire regulatory review was clouded by charges of political favoritism and cronyism.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
The prospect of flying Artemis III next year was further clouded by the May 28 explosion of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket at the vehicle’s only launch pad in Florida, causing catastrophic damage to the facilities there.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Russia’s economic outlook has clouded over as the initial boost from massive military spending has fizzled.
—James Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The wreaths of smoke surrounding him never clouded his vision.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The Iran war has clouded the economic outlook as higher energy prices squeeze consumers and businesses.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
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
Adjective
For a coach who has enjoyed the level of success Tortorella has with Vegas, the answer is unusually clouded.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The last years of his life were sort of clouded by that.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 9 June 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
Verb
Trump and Iran’s lead negotiator signed an agreement on Monday to extend a tenuous ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes for an end to the historic energy shock that has roiled global markets and clouded the growth outlook.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Still, the entire regulatory review was clouded by charges of political favoritism and cronyism.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
The prospect of flying Artemis III next year was further clouded by the May 28 explosion of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket at the vehicle’s only launch pad in Florida, causing catastrophic damage to the facilities there.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Russia’s economic outlook has clouded over as the initial boost from massive military spending has fizzled.
—James Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The wreaths of smoke surrounding him never clouded his vision.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The Iran war has clouded the economic outlook as higher energy prices squeeze consumers and businesses.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clouded
Adjective
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Scratches, streaks, and a hazy appearance are common results of treating oven glass like any other surface, especially when stains have been baked on for some time.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Three signature beer varieties were poured by the craft brewery, including its Kit Kupker, an amber ale; Devil’s Paint Box, a West Coast IPA; and Honest Haze, a hazy IPA.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The lushly green Canary Island is a haven for trekkers, with more than 300 miles of walking trails lacing over mountains and through misty subtropical rain forest.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
8 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
Verb
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Those themes are compelling on paper, but they’re expressed through a confusing mix of abstraction and hyper-local specificity, hidden beneath biker rock riffs, and obscured through Allbrook’s wiry, wailing vocal delivery.—
Cassidy Sollazzo,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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Ultimately, the core concern is corporate money in politics, with crypto PACs aggressively shaping elections by amplifying candidates whose records and funding sources are often obscured from voters.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Some women who filed lawsuits against Ortega reported they had been confused about whether demeaning or uncomfortable actions the doctor engaged in during exams was within the bounds of necessary medical behavior.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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MacT’s ability to communicate and his intelligent verbal should not be confused for a soft approach.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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Algae bloomed late last week just days after the completion of the renovation, turning the pool from deep blue to green and murky.—
Jonathan Karl,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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The details remain murky, but reports indicated that American and Iranian leaders on Monday signed an agreement intended to end hostilities between the countries.—
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Spielberg, who inducted the singer-songwriter into the Hall of Fame, praised the power of authentic storytelling in an age increasingly blurred by algorithms and artificial intelligence.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The lines defining where a digital transaction ends and a physical retail experience begins have blurred into irrelevance.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Cigarette smoke fogged the air, copyboys ran in and out, everyone shouted and no one listened.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Luis was dressed in his hospital pyjamas; his pained breathing fogged his mask while the oxygen canister gurgled and whirred.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Clouded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clouded. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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