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as in daze
a state of mental confusion
people wandered around in a haze in the days following the earthquake
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as in to tease
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
the roughnecks on the oil rig would haze the young man for his refined manners and educated speech
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as in to blur
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
unfortunately, smog was hazing the view of the distant city skyline
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Recent Examples of haze
Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
May in Chicago this year will be remembered for a rare dust storm, a gloomy haze from Canadian wildfires and unseasonably chilly temperatures throughout.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
For example, through high-resolution forecasts of solar irradiance, operators can anticipate fluctuations in sunlight caused by cloud cover, storms, or atmospheric haze.
—Renny Vandewege, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
There is a possibility of patchy smoke and haze on Friday across north-central and northeastern Missouri, as well as into central Missouri.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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Noun
In fact, many people attending these events might be more inclined to belt out a song in the haze of their favorite strain because they are surrounded by others who share similar interests.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
May in Chicago this year will be remembered for a rare dust storm, a gloomy haze from Canadian wildfires and unseasonably chilly temperatures throughout.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
For example, through high-resolution forecasts of solar irradiance, operators can anticipate fluctuations in sunlight caused by cloud cover, storms, or atmospheric haze.
—Renny Vandewege, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
There is a possibility of patchy smoke and haze on Friday across north-central and northeastern Missouri, as well as into central Missouri.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haze
Noun
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The regulatory bias against 401(k) crypto may be lifting, but that doesn’t mean the fog has dissipated.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The bartenders stop pouring, the light smears into a soft crimson fog.—
Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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On the ceiling of Abbie Brockman’s middle school English classroom in Perry County, the fluorescent lights are covered with images of a bright blue sky, a few clouds floating by.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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There’s no need to rub or blend in—the mist will absorb quickly and dry clear!—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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Disciplinary problems are a concern, as Cunha saw the red mist and was sent off against Bournemouth in the FA Cup.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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“Haze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haze. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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