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as in daze
a state of mental confusion
people wandered around in a haze in the days following the earthquake
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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
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as in to blur
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
unfortunately, smog was hazing the view of the distant city skyline
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Recent Examples of haze
Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Skies that had been tinged with the look of dark fog over some hillsides and a general haze since Saturday had given way to air that was moderately healthy throughout the region and good in northern part of the region.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
In the late summer haze, none of us challenge whether this is fact or myth—the telling of it is what matters most.
—Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
The winter haze is often caused by an atmospheric phenomenon called an inversion, which can trap smoke, dust and other pollutants in stagnant air.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Tips on how to view astronomical events: The best conditions to see the night sky will be with clear skies without clouds or haze.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Skies that had been tinged with the look of dark fog over some hillsides and a general haze since Saturday had given way to air that was moderately healthy throughout the region and good in northern part of the region.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
In the late summer haze, none of us challenge whether this is fact or myth—the telling of it is what matters most.
—Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
The winter haze is often caused by an atmospheric phenomenon called an inversion, which can trap smoke, dust and other pollutants in stagnant air.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haze
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Felsenthal had already made some clear-sky sea paintings by the time the fog rolled in on that July day in Pleasant Bay.Grace Edquist, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, there are, of course reasons why the fog might smell of chemicals.Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Fire tornadoes occur when intense wind combines with conditions in the atmosphere to produce clouds of smoke that reach 20,000 to 40,000 feet, Swain said.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
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If there’s been some tension, a heavy cloud or just a feeling of stagnation around your passions, romantic life or in regard to children, the universe is embracing you this week and assuring you that the cosmos are still on your side.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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This was recently confirmed to us by Givenchy, which offers its iconic fragrances in several hair mists.Ana Morales, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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These include laundry detergent strips, laundry mists, and liquid detergents.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Haze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haze. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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