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as in daze
a state of mental confusion
didn't get enough sleep and now I'm in a fog
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as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
I wandered around in a fog after the shocking news
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as in to confuse
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
extraneous matters that only serve to fog the central issue
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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
time will fog memories
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Recent Examples of fog
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The actuality of it breaks through the fog of the drugs and terror and catastrophe that had been filling his head for so long.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Danielle Bacher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Depending on the patient, the condition can rob someone of energy, scramble the autonomic nervous system, or fog their memory, among many other symptoms.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Weather conditions, though, are in the hands of Mother Nature — so hope for no rain, fog or haze that could negatively hinder the awesome view of the comet in the night.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The actuality of it breaks through the fog of the drugs and terror and catastrophe that had been filling his head for so long.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Her eyes well with tears that fog her glasses as her face registers emotions shifting from anxiousness to raw fear and ultimately panic.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Depending on the patient, the condition can rob someone of energy, scramble the autonomic nervous system, or fog their memory, among many other symptoms.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fog
Noun
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When a massive storm knocked out power and sent the world outside into a flickering haze of uncertainty — no streetlights, no signal, no safety net — James was there.—
Nina E. Cerfolio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Duhamel walks us through Staten's rash actions, still driven by being lost in a haze of grief, including a punch that will have serious repercussions for Staten going forward.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The bill would directly conflict with federal law, opening the door for homeowners to face confusion regarding what is permitted.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, since the start of 2025, there has been confusion among many in college mental health about how to comply with the intentions of the federal government.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Snakeheads are often confused with a native species—the bowfin—but anglers can tell them apart by looking at the anal fin, which is much longer on a snakehead.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Hippler said in the new order bringing more attention to it in opening statements and through expert testimony would add more time to the already lengthy trial and probably confuse the jury.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The recipient's name was obscured, and it was noted that the migrant refused to sign it on Friday.—
Andrew Chung, Luc Cohen, Kristina Cooke,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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But the short-term bump in the stock price obscures a much more complicated picture.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Once hard to find, these fragrances deliver more intimacy and longevity than the typical mists, allowing for a subtle scent that lasts longer than their liquid peers.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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Avène Thermal Spring Water Facial Spray $19 at Amazon The sensitive skin-friendly facial mist was formulated (and clinically proven to) soothe, calm, and hydrate the skin, according to the brand.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The possible legal tangle between Minnesota and the Trump administration mirrors a similar situation between the administration and Maine, whose leaders have also refused to follow Trump’s anti-trans sports order.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
23 Apr. 2025
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Bateman and his team had been studying tau tangles, the abnormal clumps of protein that form inside the neurons of people with Alzheimer's.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, these achievements have been clouded by substantial controversies surrounding conflicts of interest, weakened regulatory oversight, and ethical dilemmas.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Fort Worth Independent School District’s new executive director of transportation presented his plans to turn around a department clouded by a poor reputation and recent scrutiny by its workers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here, the border of the gayborhood blurs with the gay beach.—
JD Shadel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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The extensive use of glass enhances visibility while blurring the boundaries between the interior and exterior, making every journey feel seamless and connected to the surroundings.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Fog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fog. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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