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as in hazy
covered over by clouds
clouded skies did not diminish our fun
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as in misty
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
with only a clouded view of the valley before, we canceled the hang gliding
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as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the diner's dark interior, clouded with smoke and grease
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as in confused
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
cloud the issue with obscure statistics
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Recent Examples of clouded
Shanna Apitz, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
From my own personal trauma and experiences hearing false accusations about him all the time clouded my judgement and got the best of me.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Late last month, the Wolf Pack women’s volleyball team held a press conference to address their school’s reluctance to forfeit against San Jose State, a team clouded in controversy this season for having trans athlete Blaire Fleming on its roster.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
Intuition, once clouded, becomes a tool for guidance, and the fog of uncertainty that might’ve surrounded our goals and dreams begins to dissipate.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
But his campaign was clouded by ethical concerns.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Other recent death penalty cases clouded by doubts Similar situations unfolded in two other capital punishment cases in the last three weeks alone, with one ending in an execution despite uncertainty about the inmate's innocence and public calls from authorities to review his case.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
The news of Payne’s death is also clouded by recent allegations made by the singer’s ex-fiance Maya Henry.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Sexual harassment allegations made in 2023 Despite these recent and past accomplishments, tensions have clouded the Nygren-Montoya administration since well before the recall efforts.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
The initial impression of prestige clouded critical considerations like fit, costs and expertise needed to address your challenges.
—Shanna Apitz, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
From my own personal trauma and experiences hearing false accusations about him all the time clouded my judgement and got the best of me.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Late last month, the Wolf Pack women’s volleyball team held a press conference to address their school’s reluctance to forfeit against San Jose State, a team clouded in controversy this season for having trans athlete Blaire Fleming on its roster.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
Intuition, once clouded, becomes a tool for guidance, and the fog of uncertainty that might’ve surrounded our goals and dreams begins to dissipate.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
But his campaign was clouded by ethical concerns.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Other recent death penalty cases clouded by doubts Similar situations unfolded in two other capital punishment cases in the last three weeks alone, with one ending in an execution despite uncertainty about the inmate's innocence and public calls from authorities to review his case.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
The news of Payne’s death is also clouded by recent allegations made by the singer’s ex-fiance Maya Henry.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Sexual harassment allegations made in 2023 Despite these recent and past accomplishments, tensions have clouded the Nygren-Montoya administration since well before the recall efforts.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clouded
Adjective
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The Japanese photographer has produced a series of hazy images that play with perspective and reflections to showcase multiple angles of the women’s collection designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, which is set to be unveiled on April 15 in the garden of Tō-ji Temple in Kyoto.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even sketchier are characters like Isaac and Hanrahan, ruthless military types who never really transcend that hazy description despite being played by formidable actors Jeffrey Wright and Alanna Ubach, respectively.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At daybreak on a misty-blue Wednesday, a herd of cows and bulls are horseplaying on a South Florida prairie when a tractor roars to life, hoisting in its jaws a hay bale as golden as the sun.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Reverence and awe for the remote islands, rolling hills, and misty mountain peaks are the subjects of songs, poems, and great literature.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the crowded parish hall, a sea of limbs and phones and flashes of light obscured the painting.—
James Factora,
Them,
24 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, all these great locations and details are obscured constantly, muddled into blurry backgrounds.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Details are still murky with the plan yet to be formally presented to the all-powerful ICC board.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The process, however, has been murky based on which military branch people are looking to return to, with only the Navy offering a solid idea of the decision.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) will conduct tests this rainy season to determine whether the projects are improving as much as expected.—
Courtney Heath,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Recent urban expansion and years of inadequate rainy seasons have significantly increased human-wildlife conflict in the area.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Yankees might have been the New York team playing in the World Series, but even then, they were overshadowed by the Mets.—
Abbey Mastracco,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2025
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Notable events that have occurred – and have realistically overshadowed some technical releases from the OCC – include the forming of a strategic bitcoin reserve, announcing plans to amend tax treatment for cryptoassets, and a complete overhaul of crypto policy at the SEC.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Clouded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clouded. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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