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as in conceals
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 blurs
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 obscures
The treacle, in any case, obscures noble intentions.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
All that cash just obscures the dysfunction Obamacare has let loose in our health insurance market.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Your readers deserve better than inflammatory rhetoric that obscures real human suffering masquerading as journalism.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
The in-game map also purposefully obscures some of the game's secret nooks and crannies, which can only be found with careful observation (or a handy walkthrough).
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
When the spacecraft fly over radio-quiet antenna arrays, tuned to listen for the quietest radio waves coming from distant galaxies, the noise from the satellites' internal electronics obscures some of the precious observation frequencies even when Earth-facing internet beams are switched off.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Until now, scientists typically converted a spin current into an electrical signal to detect it, a process that obscures direct spin information.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Relatively high coverage at the national and state levels obscures the fact that in some local areas, vaccine coverage is low due to high numbers of exemptions, putting clusters of children at greater risk of disease.
—Simon Williams, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
This position also obscures NGC 6302’s ancient, stellar core.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
All that cash just obscures the dysfunction Obamacare has let loose in our health insurance market.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Your readers deserve better than inflammatory rhetoric that obscures real human suffering masquerading as journalism.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
The in-game map also purposefully obscures some of the game's secret nooks and crannies, which can only be found with careful observation (or a handy walkthrough).
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
When the spacecraft fly over radio-quiet antenna arrays, tuned to listen for the quietest radio waves coming from distant galaxies, the noise from the satellites' internal electronics obscures some of the precious observation frequencies even when Earth-facing internet beams are switched off.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Until now, scientists typically converted a spin current into an electrical signal to detect it, a process that obscures direct spin information.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Relatively high coverage at the national and state levels obscures the fact that in some local areas, vaccine coverage is low due to high numbers of exemptions, putting clusters of children at greater risk of disease.
—Simon Williams, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
This position also obscures NGC 6302’s ancient, stellar core.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obscures
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Dubbed Tonerbox, this compact fitness station features a sleek, minimal design that cleverly conceals a full, multi-functional gym.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Sep. 2025
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The darkness also conceals crustaceans and other macroinvertebrates that the cavefish can prey on.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
17 Sep. 2025
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When not in the heavy stage makeup that blurs the lines between Kikuo and Shunsuke, there is a slight coldness to his affect, especially compared to Yokohama’s more extroverted performance, which constantly calls into question the sincerity of his sentiments.—
Ryan Swen,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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The use of blockchain effectively blurs these boundaries and merges them into one.—
Ozan Ozerk,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Fright Night cast him as a magnetic vampire whose polished demeanor hides something far darker.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The flamingo pink Broward Transitional Center hides in plain sight on a stretch of road in Pompano Beach lined with palm trees and modest commercial buildings.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Yet this uncertainty comes as the global outlook darkens — both in economic and geopolitical terms.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Blocking the sunlight also darkens his living spaces.—
Roxana Popescu,
Mercury News,
11 Aug. 2025
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Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers executions for USA TODAY.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Relatedness fades when competition overshadows connection.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The victory by Cerritos also overshadows another outstanding performance from Comanche quarterback Alex Lundsberg, who completed 21 of 38 passes for 367 yards and three touchdowns.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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And how a democratic society responds to its leaders can make the difference between a free society and one in which a leader increasingly suppresses the voices, rights and will of the governed.—
Karrin Vasby Anderson,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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The partner who suppresses becomes less visible in the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Remove pressure to perform and find flow Cortisol clouds judgment and kills creativity.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The absolute level of yields is unthreatening, but Treasury holders were selling after a strong rally as the horizon clouds up a bit.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Obscures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obscures. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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