1
as in unclear
not expressed in precise terms
gave as vague a reply as he could, hoping not to give away the surprise
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2
as in hazy
not seen or understood clearly
I have only a vague idea of what you're talking about
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Recent Examples of vague
Here's how the news is developing: White House remains vague regarding charge in OPM policy
The White House is not saying much when asked about the change in OPM policy relating to the five bullet point order from Elon Musk.
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit warns that free expression could be at risk due to the vague nature of the executive orders.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Feb. 2025
But lawyers and school administrators have expressed doubt about the feasibility of complying with such a broad and vague mandate in just two weeks.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Critics said the bill is another form of censorship that targets vulnerable communities and that its language is vague and broad and could lead to selective enforcement.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit warns that free expression could be at risk due to the vague nature of the executive orders.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Feb. 2025
But lawyers and school administrators have expressed doubt about the feasibility of complying with such a broad and vague mandate in just two weeks.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Critics said the bill is another form of censorship that targets vulnerable communities and that its language is vague and broad and could lead to selective enforcement.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vague
Adjective
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The severity of Walker’s injury is unclear, but Espada told reporters Thursday that the 34-year-old first baseman will travel to Houston for an MRI.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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The next Starship test flight was previously expected to take place as early as April, although the exact timing of the flight is unclear.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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This is a relaxed, easygoing day; however, communications are a bit hazy and could be easily misunderstood.—
Georgia Nicols,
The Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2025
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From that point on, her memory is hazy, according to the suit.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has not commented on the military base plan specifically but delivered an ambiguous answer this week to a question regarding the use of private companies to assist with deportations.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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The film has proven divisive, though, with some audiences puzzled by its breakneck tonal shifts and ambiguous ending.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Any faint chance of heading the panel was decades away.—
David Mark,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Mars will shrink, appearing as a faint reddish speck against the sky.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What makes these plants unattractive to deer—prickly or hairy stems or leaves, a pungent scent, or a covering of fuzzy hairs—is a win for your garden, adding charm to your landscape.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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Something happened online, but the details are fuzzy because all the context has been flattened into nonexistence.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The 31-year-old pop superstar, nominated for Best Supporting Actress, arrived in a pale pink Schiaparelli ball gown covered in 190,000 sequins and rhinestones.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Nitrogen deficiency appears as stunted plant growth and pale green or yellow leaves.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ivan Stupak, a former Ukrainian intelligence official, told Newsweek that while the details are still murky, the block is likely to significantly impact Ukraine's access to anti-aircraft missiles, especially interceptor missiles fired by the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system.—
Ellie Cook,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Classic largemouth water in a river would be a murky, slow-moving bend with thick cover (think fallen trees, heavy vegetation, and boat docks).—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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After years in obscure so-so movies playing Chopin and Byron, and in some respectable Merchant Ivory ones, the surprise star of last year's Four Weddings and a Funeral and this year's Nine Months and The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill but Came Down a Mountain has lately been having a bad life.—
Candace Bushnell,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2025
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Everything feels absurd and animated by obscure cosmic forces.—
Willing Davidson,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Vague.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vague. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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