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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
Rafael is expected to maintain hurricane status through Friday morning, though the forecast into the weekend remains hazy.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Growing support from the Hill While the full details of these policy proposals remain hazy, a growing number of lawmakers have signaled early support for the effort.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Consider Chatterton’s Fields of This, an exemplary case study, as the hazy slacker rock the Oxnard, California, duo of guitarist-keyboardist Brock Pierce and multi-instrumentalist Logan Scrivner dream up is brash yet diffident.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
In a flurry, staff members donning Santa hats duck and dive into various sheds outside, wheeling carts of flora in and out, quick flashes of scarlet leaves disappearing behind hazy walls.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Growing support from the Hill While the full details of these policy proposals remain hazy, a growing number of lawmakers have signaled early support for the effort.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Consider Chatterton’s Fields of This, an exemplary case study, as the hazy slacker rock the Oxnard, California, duo of guitarist-keyboardist Brock Pierce and multi-instrumentalist Logan Scrivner dream up is brash yet diffident.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
In a flurry, staff members donning Santa hats duck and dive into various sheds outside, wheeling carts of flora in and out, quick flashes of scarlet leaves disappearing behind hazy walls.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazy
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Travelers who want to immerse themselves in the stunning jungles and misty highlands of this enigmatic part of Mexico will love exploring Chiapas.Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
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The sound of the vast rotors rippled through the air tossing up the lagoon’s waters in a misty haze.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many in the country have not given up hope the stadium — widely reported to have cost around $500million (£398m), although precise figures are vague — will stage the tournament’s final.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Make your meetings tight and focused instead of sprawling and vague.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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But the dog domestication saga gets even murkier in the context of the peopling of the Americas, which might have occurred sometime between 27,000 and 16,000 years ago.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Yet the science surrounding the Pet Effect is murky, at best.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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But when seen against the context of Wednesday’s market rout, the direction of those shifts also gives an indication, however faint, of the narrative animating the markets.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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The study team developed new technology that made visible the faint features that would otherwise be indistinguishable.Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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His final attempt at delivering fourth-quarter magic fell short, though, as Riq Woolen picked off a 50-50 ball to secure a season-saving victory by a final score of 6-3 Thursday night at rainy Soldier Field.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Climate change projections suggest Southern California’s wet season will narrow, and its rainy season will arrive later.Kylie Mohr, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Filling the next flight are eight empty grey steps without any wording.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Other functions are in a grey area — one of these is the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
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Over the next few days, the forecast is showing either freezing rain or cloudy weather, and the state is unlikely to see fresh snow for Christmas.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Growing apartment appeal Uncertainty gripping the housing market and a cloudy interest rate picture is leading many would-be home buyers to pick renting instead of purchasing.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The foggy, overcast weather imparted an eerie calm to the scene just days after Monday’s storm surge.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
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One person involved in the search told us Lewis' pitch was foggy and uninspiring.Axios, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Hazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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