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as in misty
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
hazy skies made it dangerous to fly the hazy sunshine so common in August
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as in clouded
covered over by clouds
when taking landscape photographs, compensate for dull, hazy skies by emphasizing colorful features on the ground
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
the meaning of "you should" here is hazy—does it mean "you are strongly urged" or "you are commanded"?
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Recent Examples of hazy
Produced from Zibibbo, one of the island's signature grapes, this skin-contact white develops a naturally hazy appearance along with aromas of jasmine, citrus and honeysuckle.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Intensifying wildfires across eastern Utah and western Colorado are sending thick smoke into portions of the state, creating hazy skies and deteriorating air quality for many mountain and western Colorado communities.
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Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Yoichi Kamakari’s relaxed lensing drinks in the cool, dry landscape without making an overt spectacle of it, finding as much interest in a deep ochre towel hanging out to dry outside as in the hazy, smoke-blue mountains beyond.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Greenberg tried his best to ignore an irritating ankle injury that had plagued him the last couple of weeks and grimaced under the hazy sunlight as the pitcher, probably 20 or more years his junior, stared him down.
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Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Intensifying wildfires across eastern Utah and western Colorado are sending thick smoke into portions of the state, creating hazy skies and deteriorating air quality for many mountain and western Colorado communities.
—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Yoichi Kamakari’s relaxed lensing drinks in the cool, dry landscape without making an overt spectacle of it, finding as much interest in a deep ochre towel hanging out to dry outside as in the hazy, smoke-blue mountains beyond.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Greenberg tried his best to ignore an irritating ankle injury that had plagued him the last couple of weeks and grimaced under the hazy sunlight as the pitcher, probably 20 or more years his junior, stared him down.
—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
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Ciudad Perdida, Colombia Hidden deep within the misty peaks of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the ancient city of Teyuna—better known as Ciudad Perdida—is one of South America’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.
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With the mild temps, southeastern Wisconsin is experiencing some light, misty rain and foggy conditions.
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And that without this European environment and these European roots, the economic outlook is, at the very least, clouded.
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Within days of the pool being refilled in early June, the water had turned green and algae-clouded amid a heat wave in Washington, DC that saw temperatures reach 100 degrees.
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There’s no reason to think, for example, that decisions made by political appointees based on vague standards would be any more transparent than those made by peer reviewers based on scientific merit.
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American Mission’s partnership with the company, as well as the ads’ vague message about Donalds, exemplify the opaque nature of the AI industry’s spending in the 2026 election cycle.
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More than a year later, the origin of the document remains murky.
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By the time the game ended, Sasaki’s three-inning start seemed like a murky nightmare the Dodgers awoke from in a sweat.
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She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.
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Croatia looked to have tied the game in the final moments, but the faintest of touches by a Croatian player made Croatia offside.
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Look almost directly above Mars for a much fainter, star-like point of light.
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Best Time to Visit Bellevue’s location in the heart of the Pacific Northwest means that its weather is generally temperate, with mild, rainy springs and warm, sunny summers.
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Similar to how double-coated animals like wolves and bobcats shed water with their fur, the fringe, when attached to shoes, pants, and tunics, could help keep wearers dry during rainy treks.
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There’s nothing more frustrating than spending time cleaning glass surfaces only to end up with streaks, smudges, or cloudy residue.
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The good news is that the warming temperatures on July 4 could weaken the cloudy and gusty marine layer.
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“Hazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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