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as in fog
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency Jim could barely make out the tall buildings through the haze

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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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Movies For Subscribers The 27 best movie theaters in Los Angeles Nov. 22, 2023 And so, aviation mayhem ensues, as Lucas fights off a coterie of bad guys through a haze of drugs and liquor. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025 And so, aviation mayhem ensues, as Lucas fights off a coterie of bad guys through a haze of drugs and liquor. Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025 Our first pilgrimage along it, heading to the Maundy Thursday service, we were overtaken by an elderly priest who flew by on an electric wheelchair through the pink haze of the evening, his cassock billowing out behind him. Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025 Her words pierced through the haze of sorrow and became an enduring truth. Carissa Talmage, People.com, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for haze
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Noun
  • In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
  • If driving through fog becomes inevitable, remember these safety guidelines: Moderate your speed: Slow down and allocate extra travel time to reach your destination safely.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
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  • The rain and clouds will result in even cooler temperatures.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
  • The resulting clouds can act as insulating layers in the atmosphere, often helping to reduce surface temperatures and also the extent of sea ice coverage around Antarctica.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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  • The non-aerosol mist gives skin a radiant sheen while shielding it with broad-spectrum SPF 50.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 May 2025
  • Full sun Soil Type: Medium, well-draining, average Soil pH: Adaptable (6.0-8.0) USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Often called blue mist for their airy clouds of late summer blooms, bluebeard is a deciduous perennial that behaves like a shrub in warmer reaches of its range.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025

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