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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
The resounding opposition figure, however, obscures the GOP split on the issue.
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Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
This narrative, reliably recycled by politicians seeking reelection and economists insulated from everyday pressures, obscures a more complicated reality.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 6 May 2026
In many locations, the brightness of artificial light sources obscures the beauty of the night sky.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This language also obscures the ultimatums presented to Iran under threat of American force, making coercion sound like collaboration.
—Atom Ariola, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
But such language obscures patterns of danger that are recognizable, predictable – and, importantly, preventable.
—Kathryn Spearman, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
This obscures the reality of where the true capital is being deployed.
—Alexandra Vidyuk, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
This narrative, reliably recycled by politicians seeking reelection and economists insulated from everyday pressures, obscures a more complicated reality.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 6 May 2026
In many locations, the brightness of artificial light sources obscures the beauty of the night sky.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This language also obscures the ultimatums presented to Iran under threat of American force, making coercion sound like collaboration.
—Atom Ariola, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
But such language obscures patterns of danger that are recognizable, predictable – and, importantly, preventable.
—Kathryn Spearman, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
This obscures the reality of where the true capital is being deployed.
—Alexandra Vidyuk, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obscures
Verb
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In Vidal’s telling, the trashy sensationalism of Hearst’s proto-clickbait conceals a tremendous political power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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While the joy of the wedding barely conceals an undercurrent of pain, that scene infuses the film with a jolt of energy, helping the viewer to exhale for the first time.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Open-source blurs the line between engineering and creative work.—
Kshitij Dixit,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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What began as a documentary about the criminal underworld evolved into a fictional – and disturbing – portrait that blurs the line between reality and imagination.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Verb
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So Daisy hides the truth from everyone but Shu.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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The virus hides out in reservoirs in the body and rebounds fast if people stop treatment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Pass the flame over the weed until the foliage darkens.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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Its charming glow is often visible even before the sky fully darkens, which is so fitting and poetic when considering both the planetary and astrological essence of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers invasive species, space phenomena, scientific studies, natural disasters and trending news.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Elsewhere, Lirian Santos brings Brazilian soccer-fashion crossover from London, Papa Pincus turns Arsenal-fan obsession into running comedy, Bi Goes covers São Paulo matchday energy, and Skiper raps over highlights from Monterrey.—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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That said, the attention never overshadows the process for Grady.—
Johnny Resendiz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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More and more, the basic overshadows the basketball, and sophomoric reigns supreme.—
Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Bright light in the 2,500-10,000 lux range during the first six hours of a night shift suppresses melatonin and enhances alertness.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Bright light in the 2,500-10,000 lux range during the first six hours of a shift suppresses melatonin and sharpens alertness.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 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 22 May. 2026.
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