1
as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
their suggestion for correcting the problem is a bit unclear
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2
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 new restaurant is set to open at the Terraces at University Place, though the timeline is unclear.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Exactly how Brenda Leon’s death went from suicide to homicide remains unclear.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the details of the framework deal on Greenland are still unclear.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Though the details of what led to the shooting remain unclear, the city’s police chief, Brian O’Hara, said at a news conference local officials believe the man was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Exactly how Brenda Leon’s death went from suicide to homicide remains unclear.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the details of the framework deal on Greenland are still unclear.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Though the details of what led to the shooting remain unclear, the city’s police chief, Brian O’Hara, said at a news conference local officials believe the man was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclear
Adjective
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But ask them the why of this business, and the answers are usually vague.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sheinbaum has been incredibly vague about where her country stood, and this week has given roundabout and ambiguous answers to inquiries about the shipments, and dodged reporters questions in her morning press briefings.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even during moderate storms, auroras can appear as faint, gray or milky arcs to the naked eye, while appearing vivid in photographs.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This allows exposures stretching up to 30 minutes, soaking up huge amounts of light to reveal incredibly faint objects in sharp detail.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sheinbaum has been incredibly vague about where her country stood, and this week has given roundabout and ambiguous answers to inquiries about the shipments, and dodged reporters questions in her morning press briefings.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sheinbaum has been incredibly vague about where her country stood, and this week has given roundabout and ambiguous answers to inquiries about the shipments, and dodged reporters' questions in her morning press briefings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 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,
28 Jan. 2026
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On the beer front, Good Pressure offers popular styles, including clear and hazy IPAs, a Pilsner, blonde ale and American light lager, plus a handful of hard seltzers.—
Brandon Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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