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as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
it's pretty foggy outside, so be careful driving home
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
could only see a foggy outline of the intruder in the dark
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Recent Examples of foggy
Coastal mornings can be foggy and cool, while inland areas heat up.
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
The crash site is about 2 miles east of Montgomery-Gibbs in Kearny Mesa, where the plane was attempting to land in foggy conditions around 3:45 a.m. Thursday after flying cross-country from New Jersey with a stop in Kansas.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Lu points his phone at the foggy unplugged aquarium and promises her a fish instead.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 21 May 2025
Agustín Ramírez also homered and doubled to help Miami avoid being swept at foggy Wrigley Field and win for just the fourth time in 17 games.
—Matt Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
The crash site is about 2 miles east of Montgomery-Gibbs in Kearny Mesa, where the plane was attempting to land in foggy conditions around 3:45 a.m. Thursday after flying cross-country from New Jersey with a stop in Kansas.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Lu points his phone at the foggy unplugged aquarium and promises her a fish instead.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 21 May 2025
Agustín Ramírez also homered and doubled to help Miami avoid being swept at foggy Wrigley Field and win for just the fourth time in 17 games.
—Matt Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foggy
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This week, hazy skies are reminiscent of the intense Canadian wildfires of 2023, which made Chicago the second-most-polluted major city in the country that year.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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And some apps actively blur the already hazy line between betting and other financial activities.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Burnout is no longer a vague emotional state but a measurable physiological response driven by chronic inflammation, insulin resistance and cellular fatigue.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Many — most? — people have only a vague understanding of what the other is really up to.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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The quick turnaround from a night game, the wet, misty conditions and, most notably, National League Cy Young Award contender Paul Skenes on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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The bright hue on her face was contrasted with a misty shadow on her eyelids and dark brown brows.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Then came a ‘faint voice’ May 30, 2025 12:00 PM Read Next National Man vanished in remote national park 2 weeks ago, CO officials say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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The image also shows faint, ghostly rings around Uranus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Pollination season was windy, cold and rainy — but supply chain problems began to improve and inventory came down.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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The best chance for storms in and around the city will be between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., but rainy weather could continue after midnight, forecasters said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
6 June 2025
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Since President Donald Trump took office, at least half of the security council's staff have been laid off or left, and the future of BARDA is murky.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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But whether federal or state politicians could foil a Trump settlement is murky.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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“Foggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foggy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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