1
as in obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the diner's dark interior, clouded with smoke and grease
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2
as in confuses
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
cloud the issue with obscure statistics
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Recent Examples of clouds
Cutter Martin, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
On the illuminated side of Earth, clouds are visible over Australia and Oceania, while the dark side is in nighttime.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Just a crescent of our planet could be seen illuminated by direct sunlight, revealing white clouds swirling over Australia and Oceana.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
October 30, 2025, was in some ways more concerning—a routine low-pressure system with a water bomb concealed in its clouds.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Nearby unstable air can also charge clouds, increasing that risk during the launch window.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The forecast shows an 80% chance of favorable weather for launch, with some potential for clouds and high winds at ground level that could delay the mission.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Such clouds are also associated with storms and potentially dangerous updrafts and downdrafts of wind.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Fraud scrutiny clouds Schumer’s ObamaCare credit push after his Pentagon ‘luxury’ spending jab.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Violence clouds Assadi's earliest childhood memories.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s backed by minor-league data, in addition to a general sense that the emotional bias of pitchers clouds their objectivity.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Wednesday The consumer price index for February is out Wednesday morning, a release now complicated by the spike in oil prices that clouds the inflation outlook going forward, Cramer noted.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The turmoil also clouds deepening Gulf-Africa ties, as Gulf states become critical investors across the continent.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Now, as Diggs’ contract merely clouds their roster-building crystal ball, Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf appear to be keeping their distance.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Suppliers worry about receiving payment for $130 million in spring merchandise as uncertainty clouds the company’s future.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
Early clouds Saturday morning will give way to a mostly sunny to sunny sky.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
On the illuminated side of Earth, clouds are visible over Australia and Oceania, while the dark side is in nighttime.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Just a crescent of our planet could be seen illuminated by direct sunlight, revealing white clouds swirling over Australia and Oceana.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
October 30, 2025, was in some ways more concerning—a routine low-pressure system with a water bomb concealed in its clouds.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Nearby unstable air can also charge clouds, increasing that risk during the launch window.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The forecast shows an 80% chance of favorable weather for launch, with some potential for clouds and high winds at ground level that could delay the mission.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Such clouds are also associated with storms and potentially dangerous updrafts and downdrafts of wind.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
But what makes The Weight so compelling is a sense of real danger and unpredictability that clouds these familiar sounds.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Fraud scrutiny clouds Schumer’s ObamaCare credit push after his Pentagon ‘luxury’ spending jab.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Violence clouds Assadi's earliest childhood memories.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s backed by minor-league data, in addition to a general sense that the emotional bias of pitchers clouds their objectivity.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Wednesday The consumer price index for February is out Wednesday morning, a release now complicated by the spike in oil prices that clouds the inflation outlook going forward, Cramer noted.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The turmoil also clouds deepening Gulf-Africa ties, as Gulf states become critical investors across the continent.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Now, as Diggs’ contract merely clouds their roster-building crystal ball, Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf appear to be keeping their distance.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Suppliers worry about receiving payment for $130 million in spring merchandise as uncertainty clouds the company’s future.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clouds
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The bright lights at CPKC Stadium can cast shadows inside their bedroom when there is a night game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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Most, like Mbugua’s, unfold mostly in the shadows.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Critics say the practice, which is done by both Democrats and Republicans, makes a mockery of campaign contribution limits and obscures a candidate’s real donors.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The looming canyon nearly obscures sunlight, and sinuous, layered stone reveals warm burgundy, grey, and violet striations smoothed by centuries of flooding.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The low-performing chefs are Rhoda, whose lamb confuses the kids; Sherry, whose grits were oddly flavored; and Oscar, whose puff pastry soaked up all the deep-fryer oil.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Go somewhere that confuses your algorithm.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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Through hushed hazes of strings emerge gentle pulsings and flourishes of winds.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Along the way, blazes of pyrotechnics, flashes of light and hazes of smoke heightened the set’s intensity.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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But Neptune also blurs lines, which is why its influence can feel mysterious or even confusing at times.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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This distortion creates a dynamic that blurs the line between authority figure and peer ally, which is unhealthy, unproductive and simply not the role of public schools.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The housekeeping team fogs the balés every week to keep most of the biting insects at bay, and gardens teeming with mosquito-repelling lemongrass and zodia plants help keep them at a distance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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As Europe's political climate darkens against refugees, asylum seekers and economic migrants, with governments including that of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni focusing resources on limiting new arrivals, Milan is taking a stand for a different approach.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, neighborhoods ranging from Hancock Park and Lincoln Heights to Mar Vista and Pico Union have been plagued by copper wire theft that darkens the streets.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Plus, this pick leaves behind a scent trail, while most body mists only project upon initial spritz.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Clouds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clouds. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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