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as in misty
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
hazy skies made it dangerous to fly the hazy sunshine so common in August
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as in clouded
covered over by clouds
when taking landscape photographs, compensate for dull, hazy skies by emphasizing colorful features on the ground
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
the meaning of "you should" here is hazy—does it mean "you are strongly urged" or "you are commanded"?
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Recent Examples of hazy
Older cats will also lose muscle tone and gain a more floppy appearance, and their eyes will also become hazy and then cloudy.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The reasons for her travels—whether to marry a man at her father’s behest or to undertake a pilgrimage to Rome—are hazy.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
The details of the bet have become hazy in the intervening 35 years.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
As part of my initiation into beer society, Hoey gave me seven beers to try, ranging from a deep stout to a hoppy hazy India pale ale.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The reasons for her travels—whether to marry a man at her father’s behest or to undertake a pilgrimage to Rome—are hazy.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
The details of the bet have become hazy in the intervening 35 years.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
As part of my initiation into beer society, Hoey gave me seven beers to try, ranging from a deep stout to a hoppy hazy India pale ale.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazy
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The present-day Affleck and titular accountant from The Accountant 2 seems to briefly reach out and touch the Sad Affleck of days of yore in this final memory, his eyes almost misty and voice quiet.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Today, its entire world has shrunk to the cool, misty canopy of the Alakaʻi Plateau.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Jared Weiss of The Athletic shared via X. Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was quite vague when discussing the possibility of Garland suiting up for Game 4.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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For now, the language in the president’s executive order was fairly vague.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Audiences hoping for a gonzo bloodbath will be disappointed that Finnegan keeps his morality murky.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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The legality of phones in schools, and the sharing of private photos, is murky.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Oscar nominee's glam included a soft-bronzed makeup look, with a faint pink blush and a light mauve lipstick.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Subtle minerality and a light floral touch on the nose give way to a peppery palate, finishing short but clean with faint cereal warmth and crisp simplicity.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Not only do these five options live up to our (very) high standards, but they have been tested over time, throughout all seasons and weather, and in different parts of the country (including rainy Seattle, WA).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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After spending more than five years living in Seattle (aka one of the rainiest cities in the U.S.), my collection of rain-appropriate outerwear is robust, to say the least.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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In one of the videos, obtained by CNN from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport, Dali can be seen proceeding through the security checkpoint’s body scanner, and getting a pat down while wearing a tan shirt over a grey hoodie and jeans.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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Josh McDaniels was looking thinner, and he’s got more grey hairs on his head, but the offensive coordinator – returning for his third stint with the Patriots – seemed recharged in his first meeting with reporters since being hired by head coach Mike Vrabel in January.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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The sky is regularly cloudy, yet the scenes are colorful.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Mostly cloudy conditions are expected to set in with a low of 65.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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What’s reflected may still be distorted, but at least the mirror is now a little less foggy.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Driving in foggy conditions A dense fog advisory is issued by your local National Weather Service office when widespread dense fog develops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Hazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazy. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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