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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
Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026 Malinovsky, an engineer, said his memory of the next few hours are somewhat clouded. —Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026 But over time, that beautiful view can become clouded with soot, haze, and stubborn residue that can dull the flame’s warm glow. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026 His process combines acrylic sprays, clouded gradients, and thick, deliberate brushstrokes to achieve depth, contrast and luminosity. —Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Some partnerships could deepen and strengthen through honesty and vulnerability, while others become clouded by the fear of change. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026 My thoughts are so far clouded. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026 The cause of Jamison’s clouded vision is damage from an inflammatory response to the pathogen. —Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026 After the clouded lens was extracted, surgeons implanted a clear, artificial replacement to restore 20/20 vision. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026 No one is the hero, even Mary, who is arguably the least suspicious, ends up being the one who has a drug problem that definitely could have clouded her judgment. —Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026 Tillis said that investigation clouded the confirmation hearing with politics, preventing him from supporting any candidate until the probe was resolved. —David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 The People's Bank of China kept the loan prime rate, or LPR, unchanged on Monday, as surging global oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions pushed up energy prices and clouded the growth outlook. —Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 Many, including Mirny, had been clouded out. —Ryan French, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Kathryn Palmer Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in an interview on Sunday that gas prices might not drop below $3 until next year, as Americans head into the summer travel season clouded by energy price spikes. —Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 On film, the romance between Carol and Therese is captured with a quiet boldness in imagery inspired by the works of Edward Hopper and Vivian Maier, often rendered dreamy through windows streaked by rain or clouded with cigarette smoke. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 For him, rap was always the dream, even when self-doubt clouded the vision. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Ghostly figures depicting service members also appeared to emerge from the sky as sunlight pierced through clouded skies. —Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026 Malinovsky, an engineer, said his memory of the next few hours are somewhat clouded. —Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026 But over time, that beautiful view can become clouded with soot, haze, and stubborn residue that can dull the flame’s warm glow. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026 His process combines acrylic sprays, clouded gradients, and thick, deliberate brushstrokes to achieve depth, contrast and luminosity. —Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Some partnerships could deepen and strengthen through honesty and vulnerability, while others become clouded by the fear of change. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026 My thoughts are so far clouded. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026 The cause of Jamison’s clouded vision is damage from an inflammatory response to the pathogen. —Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026 After the clouded lens was extracted, surgeons implanted a clear, artificial replacement to restore 20/20 vision. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
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The conflict has further clouded the outlook for private investments, which could make the adjustment tricker. —Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026 No one is the hero, even Mary, who is arguably the least suspicious, ends up being the one who has a drug problem that definitely could have clouded her judgment. —Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026 Tillis said that investigation clouded the confirmation hearing with politics, preventing him from supporting any candidate until the probe was resolved. —David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 The People's Bank of China kept the loan prime rate, or LPR, unchanged on Monday, as surging global oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions pushed up energy prices and clouded the growth outlook. —Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 Many, including Mirny, had been clouded out. —Ryan French, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Kathryn Palmer Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in an interview on Sunday that gas prices might not drop below $3 until next year, as Americans head into the summer travel season clouded by energy price spikes. —Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 On film, the romance between Carol and Therese is captured with a quiet boldness in imagery inspired by the works of Edward Hopper and Vivian Maier, often rendered dreamy through windows streaked by rain or clouded with cigarette smoke. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 For him, rap was always the dream, even when self-doubt clouded the vision. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clouded
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Discernment is everything under this hazy transit.— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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Art from his personal collection fills the public spaces, and the rooms have red-stone baths, sofas detailed with luggage-style straps, and headboards painted in hazy ombres to match the sunrise.— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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There’s something so edgy and industrial about this set, which pairs silver chrome accent nails with black cutout tips, stripes, and misty gray polish.— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
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To the left of Castor and Pollux lies the constellation Cancer, the crab, the core of which plays host to the 100-strong stellar population of the Beehive Cluster (M44), which is visible as a small, misty patch of light on moonless nights.— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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In the background, a spoked wheel leaned against the building on one side, and a man stared at the ground, his face nearly obscured by a cowboy hat.— Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Investigators later said some records appeared to have been altered with White Out or obscured, allowing the spending to go unnoticed for months.— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
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The Rockets were confused, Durant being a late scratch and their attack being lost without him, Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson combining for 38 shots and a bunch of misses.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
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Several residents say they were left scared and confused as strong winds and heavy rain moved through the area.— Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
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Musk has indicated the company may look to boost fleet sales to commercial customers in response to questions about Cybertruck’s murky prospects.— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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An opportunity or offer could look exciting at first glance, but the details could be murky.— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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According to Instagram, Hudson’s makeup artist, Tonya Brewer, volumized her lashes with a few swipes of a smudge-free mascara, blurred her pores using a mattifying powder, defined her pout with a long-lasting lip liner, and more.— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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Calloway became internet-famous for her Instagram captions, elaborate personal storytelling, and a series of public controversies that blurred the boundary between confession and performance.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
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Police said the 2008 Toyota Matrix was westbound during rainy conditions when the driver, identified as a 44-year-old man from Fostoria, Ohio, lost control.— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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The budget rule dictates that when oil goes above a certain price, excess revenues are saved in a rainy-day fund for use in leaner times, to smooth out volatility.— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Clouded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/clouded. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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