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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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Black eyes, dark hair, Han is blocking the exit, standing with his hands on his hips, like a big fat X.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Sean getting beaten up at the end of the last episode was a dark moment, but Shrinking never lets a story stay serious for very long.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 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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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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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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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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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 30 Nov. 2024.
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