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as in daze
a state of mental confusion
people wandered around in a haze in the days following the earthquake
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as in to tease
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
the roughnecks on the oil rig would haze the young man for his refined manners and educated speech
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as in to blur
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
unfortunately, smog was hazing the view of the distant city skyline
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Recent Examples of haze
Perri Thaler, Space.com, 6 July 2025
Smog, haze and pollution sometimes contribute to poor air quality.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Then, at the corner of Flamingo and Koval, beneath the buzz of the Strip's neon haze, a white, late-model Cadillac pulled up alongside.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 1 July 2025
The island is shedding the last of its wellness-perfume haze and stepping into something more assured.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Noun
The wind that causes the haze is also responsible for the reddish area at the top of the photo.
—Perri Thaler, Space.com, 6 July 2025
Smog, haze and pollution sometimes contribute to poor air quality.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Then, at the corner of Flamingo and Koval, beneath the buzz of the Strip's neon haze, a white, late-model Cadillac pulled up alongside.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 1 July 2025
The island is shedding the last of its wellness-perfume haze and stepping into something more assured.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haze
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Lifting the London fog A Burberry store at Fashion Valley, an upscale shopping mall, on Dec. 13, 2024, in San Diego, California.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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Be sure to pay homage to John Steinbeck at Cannery Row in Monterey, then bundle up to cut through the fog in San Francisco.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
17 July 2025
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Designed with a cushioned insole that evenly distributes pressure and absorbs impact, these sandals make every step feel like walking on a cloud.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
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Along with other adjustments made with tools like Photoshop, the end result is a shockingly precise view of the galaxy—the yellow mist around the spiral is actually tens of thousands of stars.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Staying in shaded areas, using a cool mist and fan, keeping hydrated, and wearing light colored and loose-fitting clothing can all help keep a child cooler.—
Dr. Katie Lockwood,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Haze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haze. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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