murk

noun

ˈmərk How to pronounce murk (audio)
Definition of murknext
1
as in dark
a time or place of little or no light a robber lying unseen in the murk

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2
as in haze
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency stuck outside in the murk and the rain

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Recent Examples of murk The murk posed a real threat to Texans with emphysema or asthma, to the elderly or the infirm. — Scott W. Stern, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2026 White noise swirls like smoke and Kenyan guest vocalist Lord Spikeheart’s sinister laughter punctuates the murk. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026 Mueller’s inability to get to the bottom of the murk did not make the murk any less murky. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 In the evening of March 1, an oil tanker turned off its transponder about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of the emirate of Sharjah and disappeared into the murk of jammed signals over the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow chokepoint that separates the Persian Gulf from the open ocean. — Priyanjana Bengani, Bloomberg, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for murk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murk
  1. dark
  2. haze
  3. blackness
  4. fog
  5. shadows
  6. mist
  7. darkness
  8. cloud
Noun
  • The good news is that the winds are expected to lay down after dark.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Look toward the eastern and southeastern sky after dark for its steady yellowish light.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of dark
Noun
  • On the horizon, in the haze, several more tankers lay anchored, engaged in ship-to-ship transfers, taking on oil shuttled through the Strait of Hormuz under US protection for delivery to customers around the world.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The surge in fires has renewed concerns about transboundary haze across Southeast Asia.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of haze
Noun
  • Nori of a perfect blackness, death-like, without the green glints of more common seaweed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The surf was raging, completely enveloping the craft with only the swaying masts visible in the blackness of the night.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of blackness
Noun
  • Loose white sand blew into the air and whirled around at the edge of the sea like a fog.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Tigers’ entourage, scheduled to appear here for SEC Basketball Media Day, could not take off due to the fog, grounding them for their session, the league announced.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fog
Noun
  • These games are also lighter in terms of ray-tracing demands, running on the first versions of the technology, which were widely toggleable and focused on more realistic reflections and shadows.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The autumn sun is drifting southward and the angle of shadows is shifting.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of shadows
Noun
  • Reed suggests using a cool-mist humidifier when sick, which can help ease stuffiness during a cold.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Allure editors have consistently praised its fine, lightweight mist and a finish that sets within seconds.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of mist
Noun
  • The episode ends with Lee running for his life while McCann shoots into the darkness of the treeline.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The three of us huddled in the torrential darkness with our backs to the palm, not even thinking of our cuts.
    — Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of darkness
Noun
  • Another round of low clouds is expected to develop late tonight and spread into the metroplex toward Wednesday morning.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Google is working with McLaren to integrate its Gemini AI tools, while Mercedes-AMG Petronas has partnered with Microsoft to use AI and cloud technology for performance analysis and race strategy.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of cloud

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“Murk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/murk. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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