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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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Recent Examples of cloudy
The blue moon will be visible around the globe, but cloudy skies might obscure backyard astronomers' views, so be sure to check the weather in your area before going out to check the night sky.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Rain chances this week CBS Philadelphia Skies will be mostly cloudy through the first half of the week with a return of sunshine by the end of the week.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Patients sometimes reported seeing unusual bluish or whitish colors after their cloudy natural lens was removed.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Pure food-grade silicone is usually translucent or slightly cloudy white with faint gray or blue undertones.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Rain chances this week CBS Philadelphia Skies will be mostly cloudy through the first half of the week with a return of sunshine by the end of the week.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Patients sometimes reported seeing unusual bluish or whitish colors after their cloudy natural lens was removed.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Pure food-grade silicone is usually translucent or slightly cloudy white with faint gray or blue undertones.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloudy
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Her muddy blond hair, on the other hand, found middle ground between the hyper-trendy wet look and the classic straight hair tuck, featuring loose, sleek waves courtesy of stylist Laini Reeves.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The rescue team was able to pump enough water out of the system for four miners to crawl out of the muddy abyss on Saturday, authorities said.—
Aicha El Hammar Castano,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Scientific consensus is that this opaqueness is caused by hazy banks of clouds that are masking the atmospheres, but what kind of aerosol particles are in the clouds?—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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This led Holland and the Bero team to look beyond traditional beer flavor profiles and the current lineup that includes a hazy IPA and lager-style pilsner.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 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
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There, mountain gorillas roam the misty Virunga Mountains, a volcanic range shared with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or D.R.C., and Uganda.—
Mary Holland,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
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If the second section presents the diagnosis, then in the footnote to Howl Ginsberg writes a prescription, because if we’re oppressed by a dark faith then the only antidote is a different one.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Villains could hide in the giant banyan tree or lurk in the spookily dark new flotation room; a fight scene might involve someone crashing down the waterfall-wall in the centre of the wellness centre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 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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McCoy was a potential top-10 pick in 2024, but an offseason knee injury clouded (and continues to cloud) his football future.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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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
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December to March is technically rainy season but storms typically happen once per day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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That number is 196,000 barrels a day lower than the comparable week last year, as cool and rainy weather may have dampened fuel sales, particularly in the Northeast.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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This year, though, is things are looking bleak.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Charli and preeminent pop divas Olivia Rodrigo and Ariana Grande are releasing some of the bleakest music of their careers just in time for summer, the traditional season for party anthems and celebratory bangers.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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“Cloudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloudy. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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