occulting

present participle of occult

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for occulting
Verb
  • Conversely, when the environment is very well-lit—especially by direct light sources like overhead or wall lamps—the glossy finish of the panel tends to reflect the sources, obscuring the picture in the process.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The department, run by State Superintendent Jill Underly, relies on a rudimentary system to track its investigations, obscuring the scale of misconduct for policymakers and the public.
    Danielle DuClos, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Instead of concealing them, Ban’s shutters filter light and create privacy—transforming utilitarian design into art.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Trump faced criminal counts of conspiring to obstruct justice, concealing documents and making false statements.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The small black dog slipped away from its owners and ended up hiding under a northbound 2 train at the 14th Street station Thursday.
    Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The episode ends with Matty officially agreeing to work with Olympia to save Julian and bury Senior, though Matty has some demands, including wanting Julian — once all the dust has settled — to apologize for hiding the document.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Eleanor Pringle is an award-winning senior reporter at Fortune covering news, the economy, and personal finance.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Eco mode offers a gentle support for more everyday activities like walking or covering slight inclines, while Hyper definitely takes things up a notch for running or steeper climbs.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Occulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occulting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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