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overcasts

verb

present tense third-person singular of overcast
as in obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct an impenetrable fog overcast our view of the harbor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcasts
  1. obscures
  2. blurs
  3. darkens
Verb
  • There’s a certain philosophy to dressing the body in Japan where the clothing obscures the body.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Entertainment bots come with different engineering challenges, like whether a costume obscures vision or causes overheating.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of obscures
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  • Line Smoother preps and blurs, then Balance-n-Brighten delivers buildable, weightless coverage with marbleized pigments for a polished finish.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • To be sure, Carrozzini himself stars in the movie, and his voice guides viewers through a journey that blurs the lines of what is perceived as real archival footage and what is markedly created via AI.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of blurs
Verb
  • Pour in the tomato puree, mix gently, partially cover, and cook until the puree darkens and thickens and has mostly been absorbed by the rice, about 3 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Some woods are very photosensitive, like cherry and walnut, but cherry darkens with sun exposure while walnut fades.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of darkens
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“Overcasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcasts. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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