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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
From the foggy castles of ancient England to the rain drenched alleys of contemporary Paris, his craft makes readers lose the sense of time and space.
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Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025
There are sometimes only images: foggy white drizzle, melted rainbows in a gasoline puddle, pink foam insulation bursting between slats of splintered wood.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Driving in foggy conditions
A dense fog advisory is issued by your local National Weather Service office when widespread dense fog develops.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
But the details of the plan and its goals remained foggy.
—Tyler Pager, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025
There are sometimes only images: foggy white drizzle, melted rainbows in a gasoline puddle, pink foam insulation bursting between slats of splintered wood.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Driving in foggy conditions
A dense fog advisory is issued by your local National Weather Service office when widespread dense fog develops.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
But the details of the plan and its goals remained foggy.
—Tyler Pager, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foggy
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Though famous for its hazy IPAs, Outer Range has stepped up its game in lagers, pilsners, stouts, saisons and Belgians.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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In the hazy light, the monochrome landscape seemed devoid of life.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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This granular visibility transforms sustainability from a vague corporate initiative into precise, actionable intelligence, enabling manufacturers to make targeted improvements that collectively drive significant environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency.—
David Ly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Therapists should be trained to help patients build grit and achieve goals, not just listen passively, offer vague reassurances, or affirm every feeling.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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The rain, which arrived in the North Bay part of the region late Sunday was expected to migrate to the South Bay and drop light, misty rain measuring in the tenths of inches through the afternoon, NWS meteorologist Dial Hoang said.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
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The present-day Affleck and titular accountant from The Accountant 2 seems to briefly reach out and touch the Sad Affleck of days of yore in this final memory, his eyes almost misty and voice quiet.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, telescopic technology has come a long way in the past 95 years, with deep surveys that can capture the passage of a faint object.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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In Court Musk Announces His Exit From Trump Administration—What To Know The faint signal from navigation satellites is easy to jam.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Inland flooding People in low-lying areas are familiar with how bad the streets get with Florida’s typical summer rainy season.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Trump and Musk cuts kneecapped forecasters Southern California already faced massive wildfires in January — normally the rainy season.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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There is no evidence that Ms. Harris paid for the endorsements, although details on celebrity engagements can be somewhat murky.—
Theodore Schleifer,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Even as the temporary agreement between the U.S. and China has lifted sentiment this week, some major U.S. companies are issuing warnings about rising costs and a murky macroeconomic outlook.—
Pia Singh,Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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“Foggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foggy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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