1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of obscures
Start with a distinction that scale obscures.
—
Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
But the total tally obscures how there were basically two types of Davis residents, those living close to the project and those living elsewhere in town.
—
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Advertisement But Democrats argue that record obscures the reality that on the most consequential votes, Fitzpatrick has remained a Republican loyalist.
—
Julia Terruso,
Time,
23 June 2026
The study argues that such indirect language obscures a subject’s right to refuse a search and could violate their Fourth Amendment rights.
—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
The focus on the regime changes inflicted on the Arab world and the Middle East at large obscures the routine violence inflicted on its people.
—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
All the chaos this spring obscures the many good things about this Oilers roster.
—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Proponents of this view argue that such internal ideological enforcement can be as damaging to scientific credibility as external political interference and that focusing solely on right‑wing attacks obscures this parallel problem.
—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
The documents, leaked to USA TODAY by a source inside Patriot Front, show how the group finds new recruits, choreographs its rallies and events, and obscures its true mission behind language stressing patriotism and plausible deniability.
—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
But the total tally obscures how there were basically two types of Davis residents, those living close to the project and those living elsewhere in town.
—
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Advertisement But Democrats argue that record obscures the reality that on the most consequential votes, Fitzpatrick has remained a Republican loyalist.
—
Julia Terruso,
Time,
23 June 2026
The study argues that such indirect language obscures a subject’s right to refuse a search and could violate their Fourth Amendment rights.
—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
The focus on the regime changes inflicted on the Arab world and the Middle East at large obscures the routine violence inflicted on its people.
—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
All the chaos this spring obscures the many good things about this Oilers roster.
—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Proponents of this view argue that such internal ideological enforcement can be as damaging to scientific credibility as external political interference and that focusing solely on right‑wing attacks obscures this parallel problem.
—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
The documents, leaked to USA TODAY by a source inside Patriot Front, show how the group finds new recruits, choreographs its rallies and events, and obscures its true mission behind language stressing patriotism and plausible deniability.
—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obscures
Verb
-
That statistic should be alarming, given that only about 30% of single-family homes in Chicago have central air, compared with 76% nationwide — an average that conceals a starker reality.
-
Paromita, a widowed teacher, conceals her loneliness behind the cover of duty and routine, while Shefali, a working wife, hides her bruises beneath concealer and silence.
Verb
-
Critics say the reading list lacks diversity, blurs the separation of church and state that is enshrined in the Constitution and leaves teachers and students with little room to decide what to read.
-
As the line blurs, sometimes exes remain in your life, and friends might become lovers.
Verb
-
Below the dash, the center console is simplified with a small panel of control buttons, a wireless phone charge pad, cup holders and an arm rest that hides a bit of storage space.
-
Other supplements come in gelatin capsules, made from collagen derived from cow and pig bones and hides, or mixed with dairy binders such as lactose and sodium caseinate.
Verb
-
Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until mixture darkens slightly, about 3 minutes.
-
Citizen scientists are invited to build their own instrument to measure changes that occur in the atmosphere when the sky momentarily darkens.
Verb
-
Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers space phenomena, scientific studies and natural disasters.
-
The partnership covers low-power DRAM (LPDRAM), NOR flash memory, and Universal Flash Storage (UFS) NAND products.
Verb
-
But Zabala’s wizardry never overshadows deliciousness, a balance exemplified by the outstanding shiso tempura topped with beef tartare and covered in borage flowers.
-
For Johnson, his disappointment overshadows any feeling of relief.
Verb
-
Nieusma notes that calendula grows low to the ground, forming a ground cover that shades the soil and suppresses weeds.
-
Healthy soil retains more water, cycles more nutrients and suppresses more pests, all work that conventional operations purchase as fertilizer, irrigation and insecticide.
Verb
-
As the salmon blackens in a skillet, the spices awaken, encrusting the fish in peppery piquant.
Cite this Entry
“Obscures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obscures. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
