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as in darkened
being without light or without much light
I didn't like walking around the murky campground without a flashlight
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the murky shadows of the cemetery
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as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
skies made murky from the smoke of forest fires that were many miles to the west
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as in ambiguous
having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
a murky reply to a question about his intentions
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
a gubernatorial candidate with a murky position on the hot-button issue of capital punishment
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Recent Examples of murky
The outlook for the current quarter, which ends in December, looks murkier.
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
But the origins of proto-cuneiform’s emergence have been murky, and many of its symbols remain undeciphered.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Three weeks before the general election, the political climate is murky and filled with more and more inflammatory rhetoric.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
The murky jobs report could play a role in next week’s meeting of Federal Reserve officials, where the central banks will decide how to follow up September’s 50-basis-point rate cut.
—Jesse Pound,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
But the origins of proto-cuneiform’s emergence have been murky, and many of its symbols remain undeciphered.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Three weeks before the general election, the political climate is murky and filled with more and more inflammatory rhetoric.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
The murky jobs report could play a role in next week’s meeting of Federal Reserve officials, where the central banks will decide how to follow up September’s 50-basis-point rate cut.
—Jesse Pound,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for murky
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First, microcurrents stimulate the muscles and deeper layers of skin, helping to reduce signs of aging, coupled with a gentle massage that decreases puffiness and dark circles.Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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Included in the set, the Glow Deep Serum features rice bran water for moisturizing and alpha-arbutin to help prevent dark spots and discoloration.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Though his time with his father ended at an age when memories are hazy for most, Sean’s recollections are unusually vivid.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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But whether Harris would wholeheartedly support natural gas, including critical pipeline infrastructure to transport that gas for power generation, home heating and export to U.S. allies, is still hazy.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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To minimize misinterpretations, providing clear guidelines for writing test instructions and avoiding ambiguous phrasing is key.Asad Khan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sunny is the creation of Suzie’s husband, who died under ambiguous circumstances, leaving her alone in their life in Kyoto.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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While details of such contracts are vague, they have been awarded to companies like Morsecorp, which is focused on autonomous vehicle technology, and a subsidiary of ASGN, a management and consulting company, to develop new AI prototypes.BYKali Hays, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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The particulars of what that process will look like—and how Trump plans to compel both Putin and Zelensky to participate—are vague enough to make the whole endeavor unimaginable.Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
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As my colleague Meg James wrote, this is the latest bleak sign for the long-beleaguered pay-TV business, which continues to lose subscribers by the millions.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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This ebullience, however, required keeping bleak thoughts at bay.Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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But weather cleared enough for a misty predawn launch at 5:23 a.m. taking Isaacman and three crewmates on a five-day trip to space that seeks to feature the first-ever commercial spacewalk.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2024
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Water Repellent Day Bag + Dry Bag Vera Bradley Women's Nylon Lorman Sling Backpack $65 $46 at Amazon Fall brings misty and rainy conditions.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
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Watch on Deadline The film will explore the dramatic events that led O’Hagan to investigate the mysterious figure known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, and his pursuit to uncover the true identity of the cryptic inventor behind Bitcoin.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
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The cryptic emails would arrive just before bedtime: DON’T DELETE THIS!!Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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Angela allegedly complained of feeling faint and dizzy, and Craig took her to the hospital.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Supermoons can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than the faintest moon of the year.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Murky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/murky. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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