1
as in obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the diner's dark interior, clouded with smoke and grease
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2
as in confuses
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
cloud the issue with obscure statistics
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Recent Examples of clouds
Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
While airborne, water droplets freeze on these soot particles to form ice crystals, which remain in the atmosphere as cirrus clouds for several hours.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
The tip of a spinning turbine appeared to touch the clouds.
—Jennifer McDermott, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Tuesday is another pleasant day with increasing clouds and highs in the upper 60s with the chance of a spotty shower.
—Kate Bilo, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
According to the National Weather Service’s current seven-day forecast for Boise, Tuesday was expected to be sunny with a high temperature near 82 degrees before clouds move in.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
But what makes The Weight so compelling is a sense of real danger and unpredictability that clouds these familiar sounds.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Fraud scrutiny clouds Schumer’s ObamaCare credit push after his Pentagon ‘luxury’ spending jab.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Violence clouds Assadi's earliest childhood memories.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s backed by minor-league data, in addition to a general sense that the emotional bias of pitchers clouds their objectivity.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Wednesday The consumer price index for February is out Wednesday morning, a release now complicated by the spike in oil prices that clouds the inflation outlook going forward, Cramer noted.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The turmoil also clouds deepening Gulf-Africa ties, as Gulf states become critical investors across the continent.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Suppliers worry about receiving payment for $130 million in spring merchandise as uncertainty clouds the company’s future.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
By that point, the rain had cleared up as gray clouds hung overhead.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
While airborne, water droplets freeze on these soot particles to form ice crystals, which remain in the atmosphere as cirrus clouds for several hours.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
The tip of a spinning turbine appeared to touch the clouds.
—Jennifer McDermott, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Tuesday is another pleasant day with increasing clouds and highs in the upper 60s with the chance of a spotty shower.
—Kate Bilo, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
According to the National Weather Service’s current seven-day forecast for Boise, Tuesday was expected to be sunny with a high temperature near 82 degrees before clouds move in.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Lomu is expected to change positions in New England, which clouds his projection at the next level.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
But what makes The Weight so compelling is a sense of real danger and unpredictability that clouds these familiar sounds.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Fraud scrutiny clouds Schumer’s ObamaCare credit push after his Pentagon ‘luxury’ spending jab.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Violence clouds Assadi's earliest childhood memories.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s backed by minor-league data, in addition to a general sense that the emotional bias of pitchers clouds their objectivity.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Wednesday The consumer price index for February is out Wednesday morning, a release now complicated by the spike in oil prices that clouds the inflation outlook going forward, Cramer noted.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The turmoil also clouds deepening Gulf-Africa ties, as Gulf states become critical investors across the continent.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Suppliers worry about receiving payment for $130 million in spring merchandise as uncertainty clouds the company’s future.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clouds
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The Audacity creator Jonathan Glatzer and star Billy Magnussen, who plays wealthy tech CEO Duncan Park, took the stage at Deadline Contenders TV to talk about taking the tech monster lurking in the shadows and those responsible for its existence, and turning it into a comedy.—
Amanda Champagne-Meadows,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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Three generations of Nicolsons have grown strawberries on this roughly 9-acre patch of land along Route 66, nestled in the shadows of Southern California’s San Gabriel Mountains and tucked between a gas station, a golf course and a Walmart.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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What that survey obscures, however, is the cost of avoidance.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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But such language obscures patterns of danger that are recognizable, predictable – and, importantly, preventable.—
Kathryn Spearman,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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The low-performing chefs are Rhoda, whose lamb confuses the kids; Sherry, whose grits were oddly flavored; and Oscar, whose puff pastry soaked up all the deep-fryer oil.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Go somewhere that confuses your algorithm.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 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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Through hushed hazes of strings emerge gentle pulsings and flourishes of winds.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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With four hard walls of solid weather protection and available heating and air conditioning, the Altus blurs the line between tent and RV, turning any pickup truck or 4x4 into a comfy camping rig with rock-solid all-season protection.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Apr. 2026
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This blurs the boundaries and risks jeopardizing some of the film and audiovisual industry support.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The housekeeping team fogs the balés every week to keep most of the biting insects at bay, and gardens teeming with mosquito-repelling lemongrass and zodia plants help keep them at a distance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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As Europe's political climate darkens against refugees, asylum seekers and economic migrants, with governments including that of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni focusing resources on limiting new arrivals, Milan is taking a stand for a different approach.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, neighborhoods ranging from Hancock Park and Lincoln Heights to Mar Vista and Pico Union have been plagued by copper wire theft that darkens the streets.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Plus, this pick leaves behind a scent trail, while most body mists only project upon initial spritz.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Clouds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clouds. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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