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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
Details surrounding his death remain unclear.
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Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Antetokounmpo’s level of interest in being dealt to the Celtics remains unclear.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Terms of the settlement are unclear.
—Julia Coin
june 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Some finer points of the deal are also unclear.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
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Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Antetokounmpo’s level of interest in being dealt to the Celtics remains unclear.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Terms of the settlement are unclear.
—Julia Coin
june 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Some finer points of the deal are also unclear.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclear
Adjective
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Critics say Burnham’s politics are vague and fail to grapple with tough issues, such as where the money will come from to pay for his pledges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The truth is that the entire premise of the Cybercab rests on the promise of true autonomous operation, and that's the part that remains frustratingly vague.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 19,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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However, some observers have reported hearing faint crackling or hissing noises during intense displays.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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June's new moon is finally upon us, bringing with it a handful of precious dark nights in which to explore the wonders of the starry sky, before the familiar sight of the waxing lunar crescent returns to hide fainter targets from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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As the noise-rap-electro act Jane Remover shrieked and pleaded through a 90-minute marathon set at the Fonda on Thursday night, one very young couple dressed right out of a conservative‘s nightmare — gender-ambiguous, purple hair, facial piercings — tapped me on the shoulder.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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At a billion scans a month, even modest rates imply hundreds of millions of ambiguous results a year, each one demanding a clinical decision and producing a worried customer.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Scratches, streaks, and a hazy appearance are common results of treating oven glass like any other surface, especially when stains have been baked on for some time.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Three signature beer varieties were poured by the craft brewery, including its Kit Kupker, an amber ale; Devil’s Paint Box, a West Coast IPA; and Honest Haze, a hazy IPA.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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