FUZZES (UP) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

fuzzes (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of fuzz (up)

as in obscures

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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OpenAI’s use of a new technique that obscures AI agents’ chain of thought is alarming the research community.

— Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2026
Like a fog that obscures the landscape but cannot alter it, the material senses appear to hide from us our true, spiritual identity.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026

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Line Smoother preps and blurs, then Balance-n-Brighten delivers buildable, weightless coverage with marbleized pigments for a polished finish.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
To be sure, Carrozzini himself stars in the movie, and his voice guides viewers through a journey that blurs the lines of what is perceived as real archival footage and what is markedly created via AI.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

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Saturn is evident for much of the night, appearing low in the eastern sky as the sky darkens and reaching its highest point in the southern sky soon after midnight.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The planet becomes easier to identify as the sky darkens, making the best time for viewing during the late-night and early-morning hours.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

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