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as in muddy
having visible particles in liquid suspension
the water coming out of the faucet was unusually cloudy
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as in hazy
covered over by clouds
the skies grew cloudy and we headed home
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as in misty
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
the room grew cloudy with smoke from the fire
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
after his third failed marriage, he seemed destined to live the rest of his life in a permanently cloudy mood
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The spa Offering more acres of cool, white marble, the 24-meter pool area is a lifesaver during cooler months (in May, the outdoor pool was heated but still quite chilly in cloudy weather) with a majestic wall of Calacatata, warm plunge pools, and steam rooms.
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Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
On an eminence at the heart of the sprawling property, the restaurant overlooks a painter’s delight of fields, woods, and distant hills, a mosaic of brown and gold on this cloudy late-fall day.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Flights experienced delays in recent days at Sky Harbor because of storm systems bringing cloudy and cold conditions into metro Phoenix.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
It is expected to be cloudy through mid-morning, before the skies gradually clear out, allowing temperatures to potentially reach 79 degrees before dropping to 52 degrees overnight, the weather service said.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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The boots have deep, high-traction treads that grip muddy ground, mixed terrain, and even ice.—
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So kids and adults alike can take a quick bathroom break without having to tramp through the interior, getting back to the outdoor activities of the day without peeling off muddy boots or clothes.—
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Although Jerry Garcia cast the longest shadow across the legend of the Dead with his dark, complexly melodic songs and his hazy, frayed vocals, Weir’s shadow was more translucent, melodically lighter and rhythmically astute.—
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What the new blueprint looks like is still hazy, and there isn’t just one way anymore.—
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To my relief, the Turkish passenger stepped back inside, shook snow from his hair and stared at me through misty glasses, the exhilaration lifting off his damp clothes.—
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It’s filled with lightweight insulation that still delivers solid heat, and the weather-resistant design offers both wind protection and a water-repellent finish—perfect for handling light rain or misty mornings.—
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Don't feel afraid to play with bold (but dark) colors and various materials.—
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Open my soul to the vast dark places.—
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Unlike regions such as southeast Florida or southern California, New York’s nearshore waters are frequently turbid and moderately rough, limiting the visibility of sharks from the air.—
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Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?—
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After the clouded lens was extracted, surgeons implanted a clear, artificial replacement to restore 20/20 vision.—
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Although Singapore’s economy is expected to hold up relatively well this year, officials cautioned that the growth outlook remains clouded for 2026.—
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Bella escaped her family’s Houston, Texas, backyard on a rainy New Year's Eve in 2020.—
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Chicago saw its rainiest January day in more than 50 years on Thursday night, as the storms even forced an unprecedented rainout for the Bulls game at the United Center.—
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Her family later learned that on April 23, 2021 — the day Parker found his aunt in a bleak mood — Dee had an angry confrontation over financial issues with two employees of the trucking company.—
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Some of Tarr’s most memorable scenes feature landscapes, often bleak and despairing settings of decaying Hungarian towns, punctuated with close-ups of characters’ faces.—
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“Cloudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloudy. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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