as in darkened
being without light or without much light
an obscured area of the prison yard that was the perfect escape route
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as in concealed
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 blurred
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 obscured
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 June 2026
Earl Hindman scored the role of Wilson, the Taylor's wise (and facially obscured) neighbor, on Home Improvement, appearing in 203 episodes of the series.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
In some cases, apps disclose the behavior, often in small or obscured print.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
However, sources say the tour’s production is working at improving the areas with obscured sightlines.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 May 2026
But the specifics, the why behind each decision, the next move waiting around the corner – those remain deliberately obscured.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The interior worlds of these women remain obscured and their motivations go unexplored.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
In an ordinary car with an ordinary dash, all of that would live behind the cluster and relatively obscured from view, or ignored.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
If your writing is dense, disorganized, or overloaded with technical jargon, the value of the underlying work can become obscured.
—Angelique Parashis, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Ultimately, the core concern is corporate money in politics, with crypto PACs aggressively shaping elections by amplifying candidates whose records and funding sources are often obscured from voters.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
While many parts of Android 17 will be ignored or obscured when the OS expands beyond Google phones, the new security and safety features will be nearly universal.
—ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
The cooler morning side, meanwhile, may be partially obscured by clouds made of silicate minerals, although the study notes more sophisticated models will be needed to determine whether such clouds are indeed present.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 June 2026
Uncertainty should be named clearly rather than obscured.
—Elizabeth Bevins, STAT, 16 June 2026
Almost all of Cole’s body, however, is obscured by redactions on the footage during this portion of the video.
—Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2026
Faces and license plates are deliberately obscured.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Wilson was most often seen behind his fence (with his face mostly obscured), offering moral guidance and wisdom to Tim and the rest of the Taylor family.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 June 2026
Adjective
For one thing, near-infrared light can pass through thin clouds, so an obscured sky wouldn't prevent communication.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 June 2026
Earl Hindman scored the role of Wilson, the Taylor's wise (and facially obscured) neighbor, on Home Improvement, appearing in 203 episodes of the series.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
In some cases, apps disclose the behavior, often in small or obscured print.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
However, sources say the tour’s production is working at improving the areas with obscured sightlines.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 May 2026
But the specifics, the why behind each decision, the next move waiting around the corner – those remain deliberately obscured.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The interior worlds of these women remain obscured and their motivations go unexplored.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
In an ordinary car with an ordinary dash, all of that would live behind the cluster and relatively obscured from view, or ignored.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
If your writing is dense, disorganized, or overloaded with technical jargon, the value of the underlying work can become obscured.
—Angelique Parashis, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Those themes are compelling on paper, but they’re expressed through a confusing mix of abstraction and hyper-local specificity, hidden beneath biker rock riffs, and obscured through Allbrook’s wiry, wailing vocal delivery.
—Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Ultimately, the core concern is corporate money in politics, with crypto PACs aggressively shaping elections by amplifying candidates whose records and funding sources are often obscured from voters.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
While many parts of Android 17 will be ignored or obscured when the OS expands beyond Google phones, the new security and safety features will be nearly universal.
—ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
The cooler morning side, meanwhile, may be partially obscured by clouds made of silicate minerals, although the study notes more sophisticated models will be needed to determine whether such clouds are indeed present.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 June 2026
Uncertainty should be named clearly rather than obscured.
—Elizabeth Bevins, STAT, 16 June 2026
Almost all of Cole’s body, however, is obscured by redactions on the footage during this portion of the video.
—Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2026
Faces and license plates are deliberately obscured.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Wilson was most often seen behind his fence (with his face mostly obscured), offering moral guidance and wisdom to Tim and the rest of the Taylor family.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obscured
Adjective
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She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There has been upheaval all around us for more than twenty years, most of it concealed in the name of protecting the laughter.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The deck itself is designed to remain uncluttered, with mooring equipment concealed to preserve a clean and open environment.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The line between fictional and real K-pop blurred further in May this year, when Netflix and AEG Presents announced a global concert tour featuring real-life performers as HUNTR/X.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The pressure had become relentless, the boundaries increasingly blurred, and the cost to my own wellbeing impossible to ignore.—
Emma Pringle,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Algae bloomed late last week just days after the completion of the renovation, turning the pool from deep blue to green and murky.—
Jonathan Karl,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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The details remain murky, but reports indicated that American and Iranian leaders on Monday signed an agreement intended to end hostilities between the countries.—
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
18 June 2026
Verb
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In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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On her return journey, Luban covered about 4,350 miles.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Trump and Iran’s lead negotiator signed an agreement on Monday to extend a tenuous ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes for an end to the historic energy shock that has roiled global markets and clouded the growth outlook.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Still, the entire regulatory review was clouded by charges of political favoritism and cronyism.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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But the true story behind it is a dark, sad and overall pretty confusing one.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Trudeau embraced the Southern California vibes and wore a green T-shirt with black shorts and a pair of dark sunglasses.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The development came after the judge ruled in May that evidence found during an initial search of Mangione's backpack must be suppressed, including a magazine, cell phone, passport and wallet.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The charge, involving the magazine that was suppressed by the court, was formally dismissed Wednesday.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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