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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
In this way, Berlin and New York were linked as though through an imaginary tunnel that gave passage to the hidden or half-glimpsed sexualities that heteropatriarchy silences and obscures.
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Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
This deliberately obscures the possibility that some victims were lactating female bears — and for every dead mother, there was probably at least one cub in danger of dying from starvation.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
In fact, the mania for data and numbers obscures ideological realities that are plain to many laypeople.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Lumping them together obscures how power, risk, and opportunity function.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 29 Dec. 2025
The clutter caused by offshore wind projects obscures legitimate moving targets and generates false targets in the vicinity of wind projects, the Interior Department said.
—Matthew Daly, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
Bailey argued that focusing only on AI’s footprint obscures where the technology is already being used to reduce waste and emissions—particularly upstream, before products reach consumers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2025
Their shared popularity often obscures the fact that they were designed to work, think and bond with humans in very different ways.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Even in the most optimistic scenarios, Israel’s regional military superiority obscures other dangers.
—Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2025
Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
This deliberately obscures the possibility that some victims were lactating female bears — and for every dead mother, there was probably at least one cub in danger of dying from starvation.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
In fact, the mania for data and numbers obscures ideological realities that are plain to many laypeople.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Lumping them together obscures how power, risk, and opportunity function.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 29 Dec. 2025
The clutter caused by offshore wind projects obscures legitimate moving targets and generates false targets in the vicinity of wind projects, the Interior Department said.
—Matthew Daly, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
Bailey argued that focusing only on AI’s footprint obscures where the technology is already being used to reduce waste and emissions—particularly upstream, before products reach consumers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2025
Their shared popularity often obscures the fact that they were designed to work, think and bond with humans in very different ways.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Even in the most optimistic scenarios, Israel’s regional military superiority obscures other dangers.
—Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obscures
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Bedsure Twin Heated Blanket With a fleece top and faux shearling backing, the blanket’s thick fabric conceals the wires, giving it the feel of a cozy throw rather than a typical heated blanket.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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About Modern Work Spaces Hackl says that efficient workflows are still the primary goal, but the concept has changed in a way that blurs the lines of the classic three-sided shape.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Squire’s story blurs ideological lines.—
Emily Brindley,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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And while Americans’ overall ideological self-identification looks stable in the aggregate (37% very conservative/conservative, 34% moderate, 25% very liberal/liberal), a January 2025 Gallup poll shows that this steadiness hides tectonic tensions tugging beneath the surface.—
Robert T.F. Downes,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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Now, Scieszka’s debut filters Tuck Everlasting-esque immortality through the social media age—examining how someone hides their eternal lifespan from facial recognition technology and venture capitalists looking to capitalize upon family property and the ultimate anti-aging secrets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
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Every night from January 2 – 4, the super Wolf Moon can be seen in the eastern sky as the sky darkens, rising higher and moving southward as midnight draws near, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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Ash-like material darkens the air, coming out of the giant cracks in the world Vecna ripped open by using the lives of four people, including the now-comatose Max, to open four gates from the Upside Down.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Nov. 2025
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The total misuse of COVID funds in the district, which covers the Charlotte metro area, includes tens of millions, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Chase Jordan
January 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Inside the manor house, a rustic spread including cornetti, orange cakes, apricot pastries, homemade granola, and local cheese covers an enormous industrial-style table.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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That's because the romance never overshadows the comedy.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
USA Today,
15 Dec. 2025
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At 5 o’clock the sun dropped behind Steamboat Mountain, a towering escarpment that overshadows the entire area.—
William J. McRae,
Outdoor Life,
26 Nov. 2025
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When enforcement actions sweep through a community, fear suppresses economic activity almost overnight.—
Anabel Mendoza,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the blue light our devices emit suppresses melatonin, the hormone connected to sleep regulation.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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Uncertainty clouds the future for both Collins and Smith.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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For now, the uncertainty clouds Yang Ming’s outlook for 2026, according to Pai.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Obscures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obscures. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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