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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
The hazy, blasé Pharrell hook ups the sense that Kendrick is alone amid the Compton chaos.
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Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
The unblinking eye of the camera serves to document exactly what happened during an encounter when human memories sometimes get hazy.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
Other women who have spoken to the Miami Herald are reading the news stories and trying to piece together hazy memories, deciding whether to file complaints.
—Ana Claudia Chacin and, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
Lennon’s school visit: A hazy childhood memory about John Lennon’s visit to Friends Seminary triggered a hunt for what happened.
—Lola Fadulu, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
The unblinking eye of the camera serves to document exactly what happened during an encounter when human memories sometimes get hazy.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
Other women who have spoken to the Miami Herald are reading the news stories and trying to piece together hazy memories, deciding whether to file complaints.
—Ana Claudia Chacin and, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
Lennon’s school visit: A hazy childhood memory about John Lennon’s visit to Friends Seminary triggered a hunt for what happened.
—Lola Fadulu, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazy
Adjective
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This is partially because the lungs breathe out moisture in misty breaths.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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His eyes had turned misty at the memory of his mother’s words.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2025
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Asking about frustrations in a broad, theoretical sense is too vague to elicit actionable insights.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Forcing schools to teach only the views supported by the federal government amounts to a violation of free speech, the organizations say, and the directive is so vague that schools don’t know what practices cross the line.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Depths are a murky environment with unique gameplay mechanics tied to darkness and light, so players better not skimp on lanterns and torches.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Speaking Wednesday at the HPA Tech Retreat, an annual engineering conference taking place this week in Palm Springs, Welsh reviewed some of the recent steps and decisions toward AI legislation, a subject that remains murky.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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Her words hung in the air, jarring against the faint mariachi music coming through the patio speakers.—
Emily Baumgaertner Nunn,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Anyone who’s watched baseball on television in recent years will be familiar with the faint, rectangular box that appears in front of the batter.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
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In most of the U.S., the rainy season comes in spring.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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The National Weather Service says 1.27 inches of precipitation has fallen at San Diego International Airport since the rainy season began on October 1.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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A couple driving on Evansville Avenue in Meriden around 11 a.m. on Saturday reportedly spotted something grey in a pile of snow just past the Markham Airport on the north side of the road next to the large field of solar panels.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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On Dishwasher-Safe Items There are obvious no-nos, such as electronic kitchen gear, but Bovard says that there are other products that have grey areas.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, the day will start with some sunshine before turning cloudy, with a high of 35 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 10 degrees.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Wear sunscreen and hydrate initially and while gardening, even on cloudy days.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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The film’s finale, a haunting image of Madison lying against Yura Borisov’s chest in a foggy car while waiting to resume her old life, lingers long after the credits roll.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The forecast for the U.S. economy also remains foggy.—
Jordyn Holman,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Hazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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