as in obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the eerie dusk of an approaching storm overclouded the plains
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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
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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
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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
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Ambiguity clouds the conversation and risks leaving your protégé more confused than enlightened.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Abby’s face immediately clouds over.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Generational divide overshadows policy push in NYC Mayor Mamdani’s inaugural Twitch stream.—
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FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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That said, the attention never overshadows the process for Grady.—
Johnny Resendiz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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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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“Overclouds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overclouds. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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