1
2
as in daze
a state of mental confusion
people wandered around in a haze in the days following the earthquake
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to tease
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
the roughnecks on the oil rig would haze the young man for his refined manners and educated speech
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to blur
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
unfortunately, smog was hazing the view of the distant city skyline
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of haze
Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The haze and smoky smell in parts north are expected to linger until Friday.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Some Atlanta residents were spotted spending time outside on Wednesday, including along the BeltLine near Piedmont Park, despite the noticeable haze and smell in the air.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The 56-year-old Williams has since found his mind often wanders through hazes of grief to memories of Thomas.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for haze
Noun
Firefighters are battling more than 150 other wildfires in Georgia and Florida that have sent smoky haze into places far from the flames, triggering air quality warnings for some cities.
—Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The haze and smoky smell in parts north are expected to linger until Friday.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Some Atlanta residents were spotted spending time outside on Wednesday, including along the BeltLine near Piedmont Park, despite the noticeable haze and smell in the air.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The 56-year-old Williams has since found his mind often wanders through hazes of grief to memories of Thomas.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for haze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haze
Noun
-
These sensors enable real-time monitoring across a wide range of conditions, including low light, fog, and obstructed environments, while onboard AI and machine-learning classifiers help identify and flag potential threats.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
-
His 2025 tape, WOMB, embodied this through his pensive grumbles over wispy vocal chops; each bar that cut through the fog was steeped in sober gravitas.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Those around me were in a daze.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Greene made the catch, and Meadows landed on his back in a daze, barely moving with his hands pointed up and blood appearing on his face.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
-
The reporting and visual components offer a clear warning — for Atlanta and beyond — of the need for thoughtful planning for these centers as AI and cloud storage needs grow.—
Hugo Rojo,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The brand is expanding its hit Born in Roma fragrance collection with the introduction of hair and body mists, tapping into a booming product category that is poised to further propel the franchise’s momentum, driven by younger generations.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
-
The windows are the same size as Chagall’s artwork, and a blue light streaming through the mist is reflected in the water.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Haze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haze. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
