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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day
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Recent Examples of overshadow
Weiss’ tenure at CBS has at times been overshadowed by behind-the-scenes drama.
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The event was overshadowed by the resignation of John McGraw as manager of the New York Giants.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
In coverage of the race, those issues often have been overshadowed by the race’s drama.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Cardoso is fairly open about her weaknesses on defense, which can overshadow her fairly consistent scoring output.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The event was overshadowed by the resignation of John McGraw as manager of the New York Giants.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
In coverage of the race, those issues often have been overshadowed by the race’s drama.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Cardoso is fairly open about her weaknesses on defense, which can overshadow her fairly consistent scoring output.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadow
Verb
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The Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated its executions of dissidents and activists, with the true number of victims likely obscured by the regime’s internet censorship and blackout.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The old model obscured the relationship between advertiser and editorial.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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The plethora of attacking talent PSG possesses far outweighs anything Arsenal has to offer, on paper at least.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Doctors and health professionals also strongly supported changing the name, believing that the benefits would outweigh the risks.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Outside, there's little to announce this place but a small square plaque and large windows darkened by velvet curtains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The country’s growth outlook has darkened due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has effectively halted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up energy and commodities prices globally.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The uncertainty about who has legal jurisdiction over Alligator Alcatraz—the federal government or the state of Florida—blurs the lines of accountability and oversight.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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With every pluck, the strings seem to vibrate in the air in front of you, blurring like bees’ wings.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2026
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The shrimp basket at B&J's Steak and Seafood includes a half pound of shrimp fried, grilled, blackened or boiled.—
Bill Dawers - For the AJC,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
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Look for blackened, dim, and flickering bulbs during your inspections and replace those as well.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadow. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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