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as in conceals
to keep secret or shut off from view
the investigative reporters obscured their real motives for visiting the company by pretending the story was about something else
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as in blurs
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
when it isn't obscured by smog, the view of the city from the observatory can be spectacular
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Recent Examples of obscures
Critics say the practice, which is done by both Democrats and Republicans, makes a mockery of campaign contribution limits and obscures a candidate’s real donors.
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The looming canyon nearly obscures sunlight, and sinuous, layered stone reveals warm burgundy, grey, and violet striations smoothed by centuries of flooding.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
The White House offer does not address several of the Democrats' top priorities, including requiring judicial warrants to enter private properties and barring agents from wearing masks, which obscures identities.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Often, the design’s playfulness obscures the protagonist’s malaise.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
To my left, the top of Sutro Tower is framed by clear blue skies, while a swirl of fog obscures the base.
—Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
The article unintentionally rewrites the sequence of events and obscures who actually pushed this conversation forward.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Again, this message gamifies violence and obscures the destructive toll of war.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Focusing too narrowly on the recent defeats relating to DEI obscures that panorama.
—Kenji Yoshino, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The looming canyon nearly obscures sunlight, and sinuous, layered stone reveals warm burgundy, grey, and violet striations smoothed by centuries of flooding.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
The White House offer does not address several of the Democrats' top priorities, including requiring judicial warrants to enter private properties and barring agents from wearing masks, which obscures identities.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Often, the design’s playfulness obscures the protagonist’s malaise.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
To my left, the top of Sutro Tower is framed by clear blue skies, while a swirl of fog obscures the base.
—Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
The article unintentionally rewrites the sequence of events and obscures who actually pushed this conversation forward.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Again, this message gamifies violence and obscures the destructive toll of war.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Focusing too narrowly on the recent defeats relating to DEI obscures that panorama.
—Kenji Yoshino, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obscures
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People who dislike Minnelli’s singing maintain that her outer bombast conceals an inner void.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Irving used a durable Dekton countertop and Brown Jordan cabinetry that conceals appliances and stands up to the elements, as well as flexible seating arrangements and discreet storage to keep pillows and furniture covers tucked safely away.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Critics argue that this integration blurs the line between primary and secondary ticket markets, allowing the company to collect fees on both the original sale and resale transactions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Named for his mother's family from Louisiana with a menu and decor inspired in part by his love for London gastropubs, Murray's blurs traditions, English and Southern.—
Adam Sachs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Seize Qeshm Island, where Iran hides its anti-ship missiles and mines.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The right edge hides a USB-C charging port behind a thick gasket.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
30 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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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA Today.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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So, the extension of the unexpected Iran war overshadows everything.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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In Iran, war overshadows traditional celebrations of Nowruz, the Persian New Year.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Some stuff just suppresses balls in play, after all.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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However well-intentioned, any law that suppresses speech based on viewpoint represents an 'egregious' assault on both of those commitments.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the salmon blackens in a skillet, the spices awaken, encrusting the fish in peppery piquant.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Obscures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obscures. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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