OBSCURING Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

obscuring

verb

present participle of obscure

as in concealing

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 blurring

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 obscuring Ror all its strengths, Muskism’s account of the rise and influence of its protagonist is one squarely focused on ideology, obscuring the broader political and economic forces working behind the scenes. —

Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026 Records provided to The Star about the Alpha Tau Omega case were heavily redacted, obscuring the specific allegations against fraternity members. —

Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 To glean clues about her birth family, Valentine held the note up to the light, peering through the obscuring markings. —

Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 The makers have recently listened to community feedback and added a transparent dust-collecting front guide module to keeps drill debris contained in the unit without obscuring your view. —

New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026 Hadid kept her accessories monochromatic and simple, partially obscuring her face with a pair of oversized dark brown sunglasses and adding a brown leather skinny belt around her hips. —

Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 To make your windows sparkle, make sure there are no smudges obscuring the spring sunlight. —

Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026 Thick or layered clouds can violate flight rules by obscuring visibility and increasing the risk of lightning strikes triggered by the rocket’s ascent. —

Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 The rise of high-frequency trading convinced us that everything is priced in instantly, obscuring pockets of friction. —

Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026

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For those of us who aren’t able to tuck our bins into a garage, concealing them with a trellis, privacy hedge, or another creative fix can help maintain your curb appeal while also ensuring access doesn’t become a problem.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
The main level opens through a 10-foot custom entry door to a foyer with Pierre Frey fabric wall upholstery and dual hidden doors concealing a powder room and a walk-in coat closet.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026