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as in muddy
having visible particles in liquid suspension
the water coming out of the faucet was unusually cloudy
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as in hazy
covered over by clouds
the skies grew cloudy and we headed home
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as in misty
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
the room grew cloudy with smoke from the fire
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
after his third failed marriage, he seemed destined to live the rest of his life in a permanently cloudy mood
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The spa Offering more acres of cool, white marble, the 24-meter pool area is a lifesaver during cooler months (in May, the outdoor pool was heated but still quite chilly in cloudy weather) with a majestic wall of Calacatata, warm plunge pools, and steam rooms.
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Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
On an eminence at the heart of the sprawling property, the restaurant overlooks a painter’s delight of fields, woods, and distant hills, a mosaic of brown and gold on this cloudy late-fall day.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Flights experienced delays in recent days at Sky Harbor because of storm systems bringing cloudy and cold conditions into metro Phoenix.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
It is expected to be cloudy through mid-morning, before the skies gradually clear out, allowing temperatures to potentially reach 79 degrees before dropping to 52 degrees overnight, the weather service said.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
On an eminence at the heart of the sprawling property, the restaurant overlooks a painter’s delight of fields, woods, and distant hills, a mosaic of brown and gold on this cloudy late-fall day.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Flights experienced delays in recent days at Sky Harbor because of storm systems bringing cloudy and cold conditions into metro Phoenix.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
It is expected to be cloudy through mid-morning, before the skies gradually clear out, allowing temperatures to potentially reach 79 degrees before dropping to 52 degrees overnight, the weather service said.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Decades later, Betty Jo’s muddy adventures and big heart remain the role fans most closely associate with Henning.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The report presented a muddy view of the labor market, with companies reporting a low level of hiring but households showing employment gains.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although Jerry Garcia cast the longest shadow across the legend of the Dead with his dark, complexly melodic songs and his hazy, frayed vocals, Weir’s shadow was more translucent, melodically lighter and rhythmically astute.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
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What the new blueprint looks like is still hazy, and there isn’t just one way anymore.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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To my relief, the Turkish passenger stepped back inside, shook snow from his hair and stared at me through misty glasses, the exhilaration lifting off his damp clothes.—
Monisha Rajesh,
Outside,
9 Dec. 2025
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It’s filled with lightweight insulation that still delivers solid heat, and the weather-resistant design offers both wind protection and a water-repellent finish—perfect for handling light rain or misty mornings.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
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Don't feel afraid to play with bold (but dark) colors and various materials.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Open my soul to the vast dark places.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unlike regions such as southeast Florida or southern California, New York’s nearshore waters are frequently turbid and moderately rough, limiting the visibility of sharks from the air.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?—
Katie Kitamura,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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The cause of Jamison’s clouded vision is damage from an inflammatory response to the pathogen.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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After the clouded lens was extracted, surgeons implanted a clear, artificial replacement to restore 20/20 vision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Dec. 2025
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Bella escaped her family’s Houston, Texas, backyard on a rainy New Year's Eve in 2020.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Chicago saw its rainiest January day in more than 50 years on Thursday night, as the storms even forced an unprecedented rainout for the Bulls game at the United Center.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Her family later learned that on April 23, 2021 — the day Parker found his aunt in a bleak mood — Dee had an angry confrontation over financial issues with two employees of the trucking company.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some of Tarr’s most memorable scenes feature landscapes, often bleak and despairing settings of decaying Hungarian towns, punctuated with close-ups of characters’ faces.—
John Penner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Cloudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloudy. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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