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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 narrow prenatal through postpartum window of care approach obscures the broader conditions shaping Black women’s health across their lifespan.
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Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But that average obscures a steady fall from high deficits, as the decade began, to slight surpluses in fiscal years 1998 through 2001.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Additionally, some commentators argue that focusing on raising revenue obscures the need to tackle underlying drivers of healthcare costs, such as hospital consolidation, high drug prices, and administrative complexity.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Hiding a wood door behind a coat of paint obscures one of your home's best features.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
The pads and mask make Fiebig look tough, and the gear obscures the pink hair and distinctive eye makeup.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Her grandmother’s red floral dress reflects onto the frame’s glass in such a way that slightly obscures the black-and-white image of a mother and her two children.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
The resounding opposition figure, however, obscures the GOP split on the issue.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
This narrative, reliably recycled by politicians seeking reelection and economists insulated from everyday pressures, obscures a more complicated reality.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But that average obscures a steady fall from high deficits, as the decade began, to slight surpluses in fiscal years 1998 through 2001.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Additionally, some commentators argue that focusing on raising revenue obscures the need to tackle underlying drivers of healthcare costs, such as hospital consolidation, high drug prices, and administrative complexity.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Hiding a wood door behind a coat of paint obscures one of your home's best features.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
The pads and mask make Fiebig look tough, and the gear obscures the pink hair and distinctive eye makeup.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Her grandmother’s red floral dress reflects onto the frame’s glass in such a way that slightly obscures the black-and-white image of a mother and her two children.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
The resounding opposition figure, however, obscures the GOP split on the issue.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
This narrative, reliably recycled by politicians seeking reelection and economists insulated from everyday pressures, obscures a more complicated reality.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obscures
Verb
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This sleepy surface conceals the racial and religious tensions between locals and the transient workers who cross the border for employment.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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In Vidal’s telling, the trashy sensationalism of Hearst’s proto-clickbait conceals a tremendous political power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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This beefy laptop blurs the line between an elite mobile gaming rig and a local-AI workstation.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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That doctrine blurs the line between soldier and civilian.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The long silhouette gives you ample coverage and hides pesky sweat spots (like the inner thighs), while still offering a lightweight feel.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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But this spectacular view hides some interesting details.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Pass the flame over the weed until the foliage darkens.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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Its charming glow is often visible even before the sky fully darkens, which is so fitting and poetic when considering both the planetary and astrological essence of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The lot of the property covers an area of 12,517 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The long hemline covers the lower back for most wearers, sealing out drafts on chilly planes.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Concerns about stimming, movement, noise sensitivity, communication differences, or emotional regulation can create pressure that overshadows the experience itself.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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This time around, Moto’s first tablet-style foldable, the Razr Fold, somewhat overshadows the flip phones, but a bulky $2,000 folding phone that isn’t made by Samsung occupies the smallest niche in the smartphone market.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The answer is that dim residential lighting, at intensities typical of a porch light, suppresses mosquito dormancy more powerfully than even urban warming does.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Pregnancy suppresses the immune system, and dozens of pregnant women or women who had recently given birth died from COVID in California.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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As the salmon blackens in a skillet, the spices awaken, encrusting the fish in peppery piquant.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Obscures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obscures. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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