FUZZED (UP) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

fuzzed (up)

verb

past tense of fuzz (up)

as in obscured

to make dark, dim, or indistinct picture postcards never show those not-infrequent days when the coastal scenery is fuzzed up by fog

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On summer days, the sun would unexpectedly become obscured by clouds and a pervading darkness.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
And amid all the noise, something important will be obscured.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of obscured

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Miramax's explosive success with Pulp Fiction ignited an indie boom, rewrote Oscar campaigns, and blurred the line between independent cinema and the Hollywood mainstream.

— Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
But the line between what’s complimentary and what’s supposed to stay in the hotel has become increasingly blurred.

— Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

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The chicken enchiladas with salsa verde cremosa were good, but the Black Angus tacos, served on corn tortillas darkened with squid ink, are the highlight here.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until tomatoes have darkened in color, browned in spots, and are starting to soften and break up, 6–8 minutes.

— Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026

Definition of darkened

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It was blackened, charred, the conductor that had drawn the single precise punch of lightning.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026
Elephant Fire The Elephant Fire, burning since July 11 in the Tahoe National Forest, has blackened nearly 14,000 acres in Sierra, Plumas and Lassen counties, and is 92% contained.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of blackened

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The race present a test of Martinez’s popularity as mounts a bid for another term in a campaign that has been overshadowed by an ongoing dispute with the district attorney’s office.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
The election campaign was overshadowed by weeks of protests led by the JAAC, which in recent weeks has been urging residents not to vote.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of overshadowed

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