DISLIMNED Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

dislimned

verb

past tense of dislimn

as in obscured

to make dark, dim, or indistinct the apparition hovered, became dislimned by the fog, then disappeared altogether

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Weather permitting, the sun's outer atmosphere, which is normally obscured by the bright face of the sun, becomes visible during the moments of totality.

— Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Though, fittingly, part of the disclaimer was obscured by a tree branch when Bryant shared a photo of it on Instagram.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

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The chicken enchiladas with salsa verde cremosa were good, but the Black Angus tacos, served on corn tortillas darkened with squid ink, are the highlight here.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until tomatoes have darkened in color, browned in spots, and are starting to soften and break up, 6–8 minutes.

— Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026

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The election campaign has been overshadowed by weeks of protests led by the JAAC, which has urged residents to boycott the vote.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
However, the practice was overshadowed by a significant injury list, sidelining key players like Josh Jacobs and Luke Musgrave.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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