FUZZED (UP) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

fuzzed (up)

verb

past tense of fuzz (up)

as in obscured

to make dark, dim, or indistinct picture postcards never show those not-infrequent days when the coastal scenery is fuzzed up by fog

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Her name was obscured in the city records, but the Bee was able to determine her identity through a search of property records.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Even once the storms abated, a low-slung quilt of fog obscured the Navy Pier fireworks show later that evening.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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Its most dramatic attack occurred last week, when hundreds of drones overwhelmed Moscow’s air defenses and hit refineries and storage tanks, sending up black plumes of smoke that darkened the sky.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2026
Experts warn the vast basin, fed by the murky Tidal Basin and darkened by new paint that warms the water, may never stay algae-free without more drastic measures.

— Katie Vogel, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026

Definition of darkened

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The kernels should develop dark golden spots without becoming overly blackened.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

Definition of blackened

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