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as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
it's pretty foggy outside, so be careful driving home
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
could only see a foggy outline of the intruder in the dark
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Recent Examples of foggy
Rama Heib Development, animation, 15 min Issa is a young boy who lives alone on top of a foggy mountain.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
In its Facebook post, the CHP urged drivers to take precautions during foggy weather by slowing down and remaining alert.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Or maybe you'll be best suited by the moody, rocky shores of Central and Northern Cali, landscapes of twisting cypress trees and foggy-grey skies.
—Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant dies in a helicopter crash in foggy conditions in the hills above Calabasas.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
In its Facebook post, the CHP urged drivers to take precautions during foggy weather by slowing down and remaining alert.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Or maybe you'll be best suited by the moody, rocky shores of Central and Northern Cali, landscapes of twisting cypress trees and foggy-grey skies.
—Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant dies in a helicopter crash in foggy conditions in the hills above Calabasas.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foggy
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But Moltbook illustrates how hazy that vision really is.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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The couple meets again a purposefully fuzzy period of time later, disagreeing on the hazy details.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
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But many have said that the public pledges remain too vague to gauge the program's full impact, and some experts have warned that the program is likely to be constrained by the courts.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some legal experts and defense attorneys say aspects of the law are vague and could lead to improper arrests and unsuccessful prosecutions in Florida courts.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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With an itinerary that can swing from luaus to local restaurants and misty uplands to deep-sea diving, Hawaii demands a packing list as versatile as the islands themselves.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rich espresso brown, a nail shade that’s been consistently trending since fall, anchors blues in every hue, from misty cornflower to vibrant teal and turquoise.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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To observe the faintest and most distant objects in the universe, telescopes need dark, dry and stable skies, conditions that are increasingly rare on Earth.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Kabocha is usually dark green or orange with faint stripes or bumps on the outside, with vibrant orange flesh on the inside.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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Another round of rainy weather is coming to Southern California this week.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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But in the rainy winter and spring months, the park becomes a showcase for a diverse, colorful array of blossoms.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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But in the murky intermediate regime, the full quantum complexity of each electron plays a role, and the problem is classically intractable.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2026
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There were a lot of murky secrets in the Victorian world.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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His process combines acrylic sprays, clouded gradients, and thick, deliberate brushstrokes to achieve depth, contrast and luminosity.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some partnerships could deepen and strengthen through honesty and vulnerability, while others become clouded by the fear of change.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Foggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foggy. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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