as in obscuring
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the apparition hovered, became dislimned by the fog, then disappeared altogether
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It's long been known that the spinning turbines of a wind farm can interfere with radar, obscuring legitimate targets and creating the appearance of false ones.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2026 -
With the program and song texts only available to download on the cellphone, the audience was left in the dark without texts and, with amplification obscuring diction, not knowing what’s what.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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But an edited — and realistic — image of civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong in tears after being arrested is raising new alarms about how the administration is blurring the lines between what is real and what is fake.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Both Gemini telescopes are known for advanced observing techniques that help counteract the blurring effects of Earth's atmosphere.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Use room-darkening shades and blackout curtains to prevent light from seeping in to interrupt your shut-eye.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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The moon's outsized profiles appear subtly warped by their proximity to the horizon and the dark silhouettes of lunar maria (seas) can be picked out darkening its surface, where ancient lava once flowed into impact basins billions of years ago.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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High-Heat-Safe Alternatives While enameled cast-iron cookware is excellent to use for braising, roasting, baking, or gentle stovetop cooking, certain high heat applications like searing steak or blackening fish are best done in other types of pans, like traditional cast iron or stainless steel.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Each footstep sent up clouds of dust and ash, coating everything, including my mouth and teeth, in fine grit, blackening my snot and saliva.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the opening portion of his press conference, Powell avoided answering most questions about the extraordinary political backdrop overshadowing the meeting, including questions about the Department of Justice’s criminal investigation into the Fed chief.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dusty May’s Wolverines have the best shot with the most talented frontcourt in the sport, which is overshadowing the brilliant play of point guard Elliot Cadeau.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Dislimning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislimning. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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