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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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Still, even after the election, Magyar has remained relentlessly on message—which is to say, vague and tight-lipped, leaving several inconvenient dilemmas unaddressed.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Later, Liu Kang himself seemingly dies in a showdown with Shao Kahn, although his fate is kept a bit more vague.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 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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Several files included military videos from the last several years that showed small ambiguous dots moving above the landscapes of Iraq, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Many trials occupy an ambiguous middle ground, generating useful data while simultaneously serving promotional objectives.—
Sukhun Kang,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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The book’s cover depicts a hazy sunset over a Hollywood sign that is drowning in floodwaters.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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The immediate aftermath of a split tends to be less clear, a hazy maelstrom that can involve medicinal tubs of ice cream, insomnia by way of intrusive thoughts, and an aversion to wearing anything other than sweats.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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