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
Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Unlike supermassive black holes, the critics argued, LRDs appeared occluded by much denser clouds of gas, potentially mandating a more direct method for accurately measuring their mass.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
New Yorkers were riding high Tuesday after the Knicks clinched a spot in the NBA Finals, and after days of rain and humidity, the clouds cleared and the sun came out.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
These strange, glowing orbs in the lasers path are actually the result of clouds that the lasers are traveling through clouds that just happened to be in the way.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 27 May 2026
However, there’s a Moon Alert in effect all day, which clouds issues with everything.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Lisius got out of the car to stand outside, watching the clouds grow taller and firmer.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Abby’s face immediately clouds over.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Soap scum clouds the shower glass.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Lomu is expected to change positions in New England, which clouds his projection at the next level.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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
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
Noun
Aerial footage of the fire showed clouds of thick black smoke.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Unlike supermassive black holes, the critics argued, LRDs appeared occluded by much denser clouds of gas, potentially mandating a more direct method for accurately measuring their mass.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
New Yorkers were riding high Tuesday after the Knicks clinched a spot in the NBA Finals, and after days of rain and humidity, the clouds cleared and the sun came out.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
These strange, glowing orbs in the lasers path are actually the result of clouds that the lasers are traveling through clouds that just happened to be in the way.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 27 May 2026
However, there’s a Moon Alert in effect all day, which clouds issues with everything.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Lisius got out of the car to stand outside, watching the clouds grow taller and firmer.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Verb
Ambiguity clouds the conversation and risks leaving your protégé more confused than enlightened.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Abby’s face immediately clouds over.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Soap scum clouds the shower glass.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Lomu is expected to change positions in New England, which clouds his projection at the next level.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clouds
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The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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The trees here don't speak to people, but locals say the spirit of an old man inhabits the shadows between the branches.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The pads and mask make Fiebig look tough, and the gear obscures the pink hair and distinctive eye makeup.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Her grandmother’s red floral dress reflects onto the frame’s glass in such a way that slightly obscures the black-and-white image of a mother and her two children.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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If a portal confuses you, call the provider, pharmacy or insurance plan directly using the number on your card or the official website.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The odor masks the scent of animals' preferred vegetables and confuses insect pests, including aphids, carrot flies, cabbage worms and loopers, spider mites, thrips, and Japanese beetles.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026
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Scientists believe seasonal winter clouds and hazes in the region may be limiting how atmospheric dust scatters sunlight there.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The 56-year-old Williams has since found his mind often wanders through hazes of grief to memories of Thomas.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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This beefy laptop blurs the line between an elite mobile gaming rig and a local-AI workstation.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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That doctrine blurs the line between soldier and civilian.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Pass the flame over the weed until the foliage darkens.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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Its charming glow is often visible even before the sky fully darkens, which is so fitting and poetic when considering both the planetary and astrological essence of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 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 1 Jun. 2026.
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