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
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
The findings suggest that the heavily obscured galactic nuclei of galaxies like IRAS 07251–0248 could act as a production line for organic molecules, thus chemically enhancing their home systems.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Allen was driving on Eight Mile Road in Detroit when she was stopped for traffic violations that included a window tint and an obscured license plate, her lawsuit said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In a photo released to the public, the white truck had a (sadly obscured) California license plate, an equipment rack mounted in the bed, as well as a black Fox Racing tailgate cover.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
As a result, decision-making slows down and risks become obscured.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The accompanying video — showing an unmasked Chalamet beside an obscured EsDeeKid, dropping bars about Marty Supreme and girlfriend Kylie Jenner — went stratospherically viral.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
While the technology and safety features are top-line, why did Land Rover include such small, nearly obscured and difficult to use door handles?
—James Raia, Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2025
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
Dedication sifts through the turmoil and joy of Mirah’s life with an intimacy rarely obscured by obliquity or metaphor.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
The image shows a suited Mountbatten-Windsor lying on his side across the laps of five women, whose faces have been obscured by DOJ staffers.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
That mismatch has obscured where the real pressure is landing.
—David Stout, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Stay at least 200 feet behind any working plow to make sure your visibility isn't obscured.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, a lot of the homes near Guthrie's residence are far from the street and are obscured by shrubbery, Siminoff said, so collecting video data of cars on the road might be hard in this case.
—Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The result of this was that the view of the ball was often obscured when shots went up.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The scope of the carnage has been widely obscured by an internet blackout enforced by the regime, which has admitted that more than three thousand people were killed in the unrest.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
The findings suggest that the heavily obscured galactic nuclei of galaxies like IRAS 07251–0248 could act as a production line for organic molecules, thus chemically enhancing their home systems.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Allen was driving on Eight Mile Road in Detroit when she was stopped for traffic violations that included a window tint and an obscured license plate, her lawsuit said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In a photo released to the public, the white truck had a (sadly obscured) California license plate, an equipment rack mounted in the bed, as well as a black Fox Racing tailgate cover.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
As a result, decision-making slows down and risks become obscured.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The accompanying video — showing an unmasked Chalamet beside an obscured EsDeeKid, dropping bars about Marty Supreme and girlfriend Kylie Jenner — went stratospherically viral.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
While the technology and safety features are top-line, why did Land Rover include such small, nearly obscured and difficult to use door handles?
—James Raia, Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
But for the past several days, that façade has been obscured by a giant inflatable rat.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
Dedication sifts through the turmoil and joy of Mirah’s life with an intimacy rarely obscured by obliquity or metaphor.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
The image shows a suited Mountbatten-Windsor lying on his side across the laps of five women, whose faces have been obscured by DOJ staffers.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
That mismatch has obscured where the real pressure is landing.
—David Stout, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Stay at least 200 feet behind any working plow to make sure your visibility isn't obscured.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, a lot of the homes near Guthrie's residence are far from the street and are obscured by shrubbery, Siminoff said, so collecting video data of cars on the road might be hard in this case.
—Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The result of this was that the view of the ball was often obscured when shots went up.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The scope of the carnage has been widely obscured by an internet blackout enforced by the regime, which has admitted that more than three thousand people were killed in the unrest.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obscured
Adjective
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui posted a video to X over the weekend, showing a dazzling view of auroras spreading like a tall blanket over the darkened Earth below.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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The pressure to keep exile concealed—to keep it invisible—mounts when disclosing the reasons motivating the journey would put travelers at risk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Clarke and two others whose mothers also concealed their pregnancies from Nazi guards are among the youngest survivors of the Holocaust.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Footage released by the LVMPD shows the woman, whose face was blurred in the video, approaching the ticket counter with her dog before walking away and leaving the dog's leash tied to the counter.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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And so, to a certain extent, the lines blurred sometimes between ourselves and our characters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Legal experts say the offense is complicated and murky to prosecute.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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But residency requirements are murky.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My small room seemed to be visibly clouded by the stink of my body and the stink of my superfluous thinking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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Connecticut’s energy picture is clouded by its inability to get an adequate supply of natural gas, the main source of energy in the state and wider region.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At the center of the space will be a central bar wrapped in wood paneling and leather accents, topped with dark stone, according to the release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
February 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The shoes accompanied a silky black midi skirt, a simple gray sweater, a thick dark turquoise belt and a long furry gray coat worn off her shoulders.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Crystal Walk promenade, stretching over about a third of a mile, or 450 meters, provides shade under artificial branches covered in 10 tons of crystals that give it its name.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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These particles are covered with tiny chain-like structures that interact with metal ions in solution.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These cities are important to how states function, but sometimes they can be overshadowed by others in the state; for example, in California, Sacramento is often overlooked compared to cultural hubs like Los Angeles and San Francisco.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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During her lifetime, Gwen John’s achievements were rather overshadowed by those of her younger brother Augustus, said Jonathan Jones in The Guardian.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Obscured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obscured. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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