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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
Driving in foggy conditions can be dangerous, considering the fog can obstruct a driver's view.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Brady added a couple of photos of the landmarks themselves, with a foggy image of the Tokyo Skytree.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 16 June 2025
There's a foggy memory [00:08:00] of the heat getting turned off in the winter and one Christmas when there wasn't enough money for presents until my grandfather's brother saved the day as a father.
—Outside Online, 11 June 2025
These beautiful areas sit at higher elevations and even now host magnificent displays of blooming wildflowers nurtured by the moisture from foggy nights.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Brady added a couple of photos of the landmarks themselves, with a foggy image of the Tokyo Skytree.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 16 June 2025
There's a foggy memory [00:08:00] of the heat getting turned off in the winter and one Christmas when there wasn't enough money for presents until my grandfather's brother saved the day as a father.
—Outside Online, 11 June 2025
These beautiful areas sit at higher elevations and even now host magnificent displays of blooming wildflowers nurtured by the moisture from foggy nights.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foggy
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Exercisers and health experts are asking whether the benefits of outdoor exercise are negated when the skies are hazy with wildfire smoke.—
John C. Quindry,
The Conversation,
10 July 2025
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The Milky Way is our home galaxy, a vast spiral of stars, dust and cosmic wonder stretching across the sky like a hazy, glowing river.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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Diners and customers still face overwhelming menus, vague promotions, delayed support and unclear pricing.—
Maulikkumar Pandya,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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In an era where social media dictates public perception, silence or vague messaging can speak volumes.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 July 2025
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On our radar: the best pair of leggings on the market in a misty blue, relaxed T-shirts, and the brand’s ever-popular belt bag, which almost never goes below $30.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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From misty forests in the Pacific Northwest to crimson mesas in the Utah desert, here are seven stunning spots to glamp this summer.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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These pictures reveal faint details that were previously invisible.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Bell Labs gave me free rein to engineer new systems that would detect those extremely faint signals.—
Jenna Ahart,
Quanta Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Special agents alongside local law enforcement spent their rainy Wednesday going to businesses all over South Florida, including gas stations, grocery stores and retail stores.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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The weekend is looking rainy, with showers and thunderstorms forecast both Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, and a high of 88 both days.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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Anton and his second wife adopted Jean sometime during the Depression, but the details are murky.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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While the Celtics have made a couple of small additions, the future is still a bit murky.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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“Foggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foggy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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