1
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
Millions of Americans may have the chance to witness a partial solar eclipse on March 29, when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, temporarily obscuring part of the solar disk.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
That said, the prevailing view of agents remains overly indexed on low-level implementation details, obscuring broader gaps that must be addressed for widespread adoption.
—Egor Pushkin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Her body was obscuring her boyfriend, who was down on one knee.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The witches – Shakespeare’s agents of prophecy – are being integrated into the game’s UI, subtly revealing or obscuring information and distorting reality in ways that make players question the limits of their control.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
The proposal — which included steel panels obscuring a glass exterior — drew mixed reactions, according to the Washington Post.
—Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 7 Mar. 2025
So many hats are shaped with the very purpose of not obscuring the wearer’s vision, and this one bravely spits in the face of that notion.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Most wore kaffiyeh scarves or other coverings obscuring their faces.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
An eclipse occurs when any celestial object like a moon or a planet passes between two other bodies, obscuring the view of objects like the sun, according to NASA.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
That said, the prevailing view of agents remains overly indexed on low-level implementation details, obscuring broader gaps that must be addressed for widespread adoption.
—Egor Pushkin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Her body was obscuring her boyfriend, who was down on one knee.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The witches – Shakespeare’s agents of prophecy – are being integrated into the game’s UI, subtly revealing or obscuring information and distorting reality in ways that make players question the limits of their control.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
The proposal — which included steel panels obscuring a glass exterior — drew mixed reactions, according to the Washington Post.
—Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 7 Mar. 2025
So many hats are shaped with the very purpose of not obscuring the wearer’s vision, and this one bravely spits in the face of that notion.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Most wore kaffiyeh scarves or other coverings obscuring their faces.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
An eclipse occurs when any celestial object like a moon or a planet passes between two other bodies, obscuring the view of objects like the sun, according to NASA.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obscuring
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But over the past two terms of the Hindu nationalist government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these vendors were accused of hiding their identity, of pretending to be Hindu.—
Ismat Ara,
TIME,
15 Mar. 2025
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Davis standing alongside Withers struck me as a classy gesture, and Withers answering for his mistake rather than hiding from the media was another.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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The mood is darkening on Main Street, too.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Colorado's economic outlook is darkening as federal policies cast a shadow over the state's financial future, according to two fresh forecasts from legislative economists and the governor's office.—
Alayna Alvarez,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Matt Craig is a reporter based in Los Angeles covering the business of Hollywood, entertainment, sports and gaming for Forbes.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Matt Barrows is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the 49ers.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Instead of suppressing your emotions, practice emotional validation—acknowledge and accept your feelings without judgment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Ice protects fish eggs by suppressing winds and waves that can stir up the sediment, reducing the number of fish that hatch in the spring.—
Caitlin Looby,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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The real trick is scaling both AI and traditional business processes without one overshadowing the other.—
Prashant Kondle,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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This short-term challenge appears to be overshadowing the long-term growth prospects of the company’s emerging pharmaceutical pipeline.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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If pollen allergies frustrate you, Kumar recommends masking up to be outside, just like how people used to wear masks indoors during COVID’s peak.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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With their power suits masking their neverending sense of panic, every party, set visit, casting decision, marketing meeting, and award show presents them with an opportunity for glittering success or career-ending catastrophe.—
Billie Melissa,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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