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as in daze
a state of mental confusion didn't get enough sleep and now I'm in a fog
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as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty I wandered around in a fog after the shocking news
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as in to confuse
to make (something) unclear to the understanding extraneous matters that only serve to fog the central issue
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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct time will fog memories
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Recent Examples of fog
Scott W. Stern, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2026 During the day, drivers must also turn on their headlights whenever weather conditions, such as rain, fog, snow, or sleet reduce visibility. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026 No longer fogged by the haze of a rebuild and a young quarterback. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fog
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At the moment the fog descended, Texans were rising up against environmental degradation like never before. —Scott W. Stern, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2026 During the day, drivers must also turn on their headlights whenever weather conditions, such as rain, fog, snow, or sleet reduce visibility. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
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Why are my car windows fogging up on the inside? —John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026 No longer fogged by the haze of a rebuild and a young quarterback. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fog
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Greene made the catch, and Meadows landed on his back in a daze, barely moving with his hands pointed up and blood appearing on his face.— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Greene made the catch, and Meadows landed on his back in a daze, barely moving with his hands pointed up and blood appearing on his face.— Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Far from completing the album in the druggy haze of a French basement, the band spent six months on overdubs at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, where Jagger contributed many of his vocals.— Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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The 56-year-old Williams has since found his mind often wanders through hazes of grief to memories of Thomas.— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
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Keep your tone calm, but don’t leave room for confusion.— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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Some confusion led to a 50/50 jump ball, which Miami won and worked in a cross, and Germán Berterame headed it in at the back post.— Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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But Neptune also blurs lines, which is why its influence can feel mysterious or even confusing at times.— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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The threats have left operators confused and frozen, unwilling to attempt passage, due to safety fears and uncertainty about Iran's new fee system.— NPR Staff, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
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While filmmakers acknowledge the historic momentum of their national cinema on the international stage, many have voiced concern that the sense of victory might obscure the very real issues still permeating the industry.— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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These misconceptions obscure Zionism’s essential truth.— Elad Strohmayer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Summer Fridays Jet Lag Essentials Hydration Set includes four travel-size staples—hydration mist, serum, the brand’s iconic Jet Lag Mask, and eye patches—all designed to keep your skin hydrated on the go.— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
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Face mists are formulated to hydrate and balance the skin, often using nourishing ingredients such as niacinamide, aloe vera, and witch hazel.— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s first Australian outpost is set on Oxford Street—with its longstanding tangle of nightlife, queerness, rebellion, theater, politics, and fashion—which has long served as one of the city’s great cultural arteries.— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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Lowery manifests that vision as a swirling tangle of red fabric that acquires an almost corporeal form, a mesmerizing jolt of color in the sumptuous darkness of DP Andrew Droz Palermo’s visuals (Rina Yang shot the concert scenes).— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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“Fog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/fog. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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