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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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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
With Wiggins listed out for Monday night’s game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena due to right-hamstring tendinopathy, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was typically vague on the status of the 30-year-old forward.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
This, experts say, is a punctuation choice that can make messages appear uncertain or vague, which confuses recipients and sometimes comes off as passive aggressive and rude.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Our thought bubble: One reason Congress is vague, particularly in updating regulatory statute, is that compromise sometimes demands that lawmakers punt to agencies.
—Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 27 Mar. 2025
When breaches do occur, the notifications are often vague or slow to arrive, leaving users unaware of the risks they have been exposed to—and unsure of how to respond effectively.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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How long those plates can keep spinning is unclear, especially as tariffs start nudging up costs for American consumers.—
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But the net effects remain unclear, and would depend on each particular player’s strength and swing.—
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The Japanese photographer has produced a series of hazy images that play with perspective and reflections to showcase multiple angles of the women’s collection designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, which is set to be unveiled on April 15 in the garden of Tō-ji Temple in Kyoto.—
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Even sketchier are characters like Isaac and Hanrahan, ruthless military types who never really transcend that hazy description despite being played by formidable actors Jeffrey Wright and Alanna Ubach, respectively.—
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Religion is the topic most likely to cause offense in India today, though the code is ambiguous on this point too.—
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One thing that is not ambiguous is that the spirit is drawing Mia into its world a little at a time.—
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Deeper within the planet, though, the surface might be emanating a faint red, due to incandescence resulting from being baked by its star.—
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Fore one, telescopes have difficulty distinguishing the faint light from a planet from the much brighter light emitted by its host star.—
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The bad news is that, for now, the details are a bit fuzzy.—
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Gomez opted for her signature almond shape to lean into the soft vibes, while her fuzzy teddy bear coat and shiny gold hoop earrings made everything feel very quiet luxury.—
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The horizon is low and the pale blue sky occupies most of the monumental canvas.—
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While this is being portrayed as the return of the dire wolf, these animals are primarily a variant of gray wolves, as many of the genetic changes that create their large size and pale coat already exist in some gray wolf populations.—
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Details are still murky with the plan yet to be formally presented to the all-powerful ICC board.—
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The process, however, has been murky based on which military branch people are looking to return to, with only the Navy offering a solid idea of the decision.—
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The third book currently in production is known as The Black Book, a collection of unmade inventions sourced from obscure patents filed all over the world; a fascinating ode to the limitless power of the human imagination.—
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The Republicans are expected to move the legislation on an obscure procedural track, known as reconciliation, which prevents the minority Democrats from blocking the package with a filibuster in the upper chamber.—
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“Vague.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vague. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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