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as in confused
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
irrelevant matters that only serve to obfuscate the fundamental issue of guilt or innocence
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Recent Examples of obfuscated
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Crucially, there are real-world exploits like University of California, San Diego’s (UCSD) Imprompter, which had nearly an 80% success rate in extracting personal data via obfuscated prompts.
—Camellia Chan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Once decoded, the script causes the browser to download a chain of additional obfuscated JavaScript.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
Though some investors like lottery winner Edwin Castro have made headlines by purchasing multiple lots, the process is largely opaque and the names of the buyers are obfuscated by limited liability companies, or LLCs, Fairweather said.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The script then runs obfuscated PowerShell code filled with junk instructions to throw researchers off.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Adjective
The initial script is heavily obfuscated to avoid detection by antivirus tools.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Crucially, there are real-world exploits like University of California, San Diego’s (UCSD) Imprompter, which had nearly an 80% success rate in extracting personal data via obfuscated prompts.
—Camellia Chan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Once decoded, the script causes the browser to download a chain of additional obfuscated JavaScript.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
So their needs may be obfuscated, obscured even, from them!
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
Though some investors like lottery winner Edwin Castro have made headlines by purchasing multiple lots, the process is largely opaque and the names of the buyers are obfuscated by limited liability companies, or LLCs, Fairweather said.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The script then runs obfuscated PowerShell code filled with junk instructions to throw researchers off.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obfuscated
Adjective
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There is, at present, some evidence for dark energy weakening over time, although the results from the DESI collaboration, which provide the strongest evidence to date for such a scenario, are highly ambiguous.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the film’s tone and ending feel more ambiguous, perhaps bittersweet.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An Aussie was the winner, but Jaelin Kauf got the silver and Liz Lemley (not to be confused with 30 Rock’s Liz Lemon) won the B final for the bronze.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Compassionate care for patients with serious medical conditions should not be confused with broad commercialization of drugs.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Then over the past weekend, the family posted another video — one that was more cryptic and generated even more speculation about Nancy Guthrie’s fate.—
Hallie Golden,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Then over the past weekend, the family posted another video — one that was more cryptic and generated even more speculation about Nancy Guthrie’s fate.—
TY ONEIL,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The clip shows a dark-haired man whose face is blurred, though a goatee is somewhat visible.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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And once in detention, they might be given tools like the one Avirmed used, where the background of a video is automatically blurred.—
Valeria Ricciulli,
Refinery29,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As Ecklund later learned, the sign was a reference to a once-obscure federal statute, 18 US Code 111, that has become a key tool used by immigration agents to detain American citizens.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some deserving names, though, are still obscure, and that is why an exhibition at Poster House, on West Twenty-third Street, running until April 12th, is to be welcomed with gusto.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wading conditions were excellent, but ultra-low water also complicated the fishing.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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People who have filed claims complain that the review process has been complicated, frustrating and painstakingly slow and that cases are closed with no notice and no money awarded for their losses.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Massie’s comments shined a new spotlight on Les Wexner, the former owner of Victoria’s Secret, who is one of the most mysterious figures in Epstein’s orbit – a key player in helping the financier’s rise to extreme wealth, whose motivations and ties to Epstein have long been a source of speculation.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The parades are organized by elite and mysterious krewes that spend months preparing for the holiday, decorating their floats and selecting those who get to ride on them.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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More than sixty years later, some details about the assassination remain unclear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Feb. 2026
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Whether a judge has ruled on Seraphine’s placement is unclear because the proceedings are closed to the public.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Obfuscated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obfuscated. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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