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as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
it's pretty foggy outside, so be careful driving home
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
could only see a foggy outline of the intruder in the dark
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Recent Examples of foggy
Middle Eastern Food Standards Meet Japanese Techniques Within a few months of immigrating to America to attend UPenn’s Wharton School of Business, Khawaja started feeling foggy and lethargic.
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Halloween characters can be seen around the wash before your vehicle is washed inside Clean View Auto Washes' foggy Halloween auto wash tunnel.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 12 Oct. 2024
On a foggy Saturday morning last fall, Colette Curtis, recovery and economic-development director for the town of Paradise, recited a list of the warning systems the town had established before the Camp Fire.
—Colleen Hagerty, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
That’s seldom felt more true than today, 51 days after President Biden’s foggy, faltering debate performance against former President Trump helped end the incumbent’s bid for a second term.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Halloween characters can be seen around the wash before your vehicle is washed inside Clean View Auto Washes' foggy Halloween auto wash tunnel.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 12 Oct. 2024
On a foggy Saturday morning last fall, Colette Curtis, recovery and economic-development director for the town of Paradise, recited a list of the warning systems the town had established before the Camp Fire.
—Colleen Hagerty, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
That’s seldom felt more true than today, 51 days after President Biden’s foggy, faltering debate performance against former President Trump helped end the incumbent’s bid for a second term.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 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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There are vague references to Wyler’s work in Kabul and Beirut and her concerns for Afghan women after the U.S. withdrew from the country.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Donald Trump’s housing proposals are vague and sometimes nonsensical.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Nov. 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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Entertainment phenomenon Barbra Streisand will be searching the corners of her mind for memories – misty, watercolor or otherwise – for a multi-part documentary directed by EGOT-winner Frank Marshall and produced by Oscar winner Alex Gibney.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Sep. 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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Trending Nationally Atmospheric river heading into Bay Area, will bring first major storms of winter rainy season Boston is spending millions on bike lanes amid a budget crunch.The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 20 Nov. 2024
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Here is what the remainder of November and December is predicted to look like, according to The Old Farmers' Almanac. November Nov. 10-21: Sunny, then rainy.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 19 Nov. 2024
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The path towards a policy and regulatory framework for Web3 and DeFi is no longer murky.Cleve Mesidor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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This celestial season compels us to seek hidden truths, not just on the surface but in the murky depths of our psyche.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Foggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foggy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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