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as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
their suggestion for correcting the problem is a bit unclear
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as in faint
not seen or understood clearly
obtained at best an unclear glimpse of the rarely seen bird from across the road
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Recent Examples of unclear
The origins of the outbreak remain unclear, though hantavirus infections are typically linked to exposure to rodent urine, droppings or saliva.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Cost overruns, delays and unclear outcomes reduce the impact of public investment.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Six former central bank leaders told CNBC that Warsh’s comments during his Senate confirmation hearing last week were unclear and confusing at best, and worrisome at worst.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 May 2026
What that means for ticket holders beyond May 6 was unclear early Monday evening.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Cost overruns, delays and unclear outcomes reduce the impact of public investment.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Six former central bank leaders told CNBC that Warsh’s comments during his Senate confirmation hearing last week were unclear and confusing at best, and worrisome at worst.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 May 2026
What that means for ticket holders beyond May 6 was unclear early Monday evening.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclear
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Perhaps clever legal strategies might find ways to meet the justices’ new standards, or perhaps experts might come up with new metrics to mathematically prove discrimination, even when intent is vague.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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There’s a false perception in pop music that the best way to connect with the masses is to keep things broad — that vague generalizations are easier for people to latch onto.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
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That's because the waning gibbous moon will appear in the sky at the same time, most likely outshining many of the fainter shooting stars.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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That's because, as Gray explained, the impact will be too faint for observations.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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And that ambiguous statement raised alarms not just with workers but also with human rights groups such as Amnesty International, which issued a World Cup travel advisory for visitors planning on attending the tournament.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The official public warnings for the next Soyuz rocket launch from Plesetsk were even more ambiguous, covering various periods between April 1 and 15.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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The company’s theatrical ambitions are hazier despite its massive 2025 box office hit F1.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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The smoke from the fire will likely reduce visibility, lead to hazy skies at times and lower air quality.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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