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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
And her domestic critics claimed she would be overshadowed by her crusading predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
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Ioan Grillo, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
That milestone moment from Buxton overshadowed an impressive performance from Ryan Jeffers.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
But the mystifying circumstances of his 1973 death — involving an overdose at the Joshua Tree Inn and the subsequent theft of his body — have often overshadowed his remarkable musical legacy.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Just make sure to plant the beans where they won’t be overshadowed as the corn grows taller.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
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Ioan Grillo, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
That milestone moment from Buxton overshadowed an impressive performance from Ryan Jeffers.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
But the mystifying circumstances of his 1973 death — involving an overdose at the Joshua Tree Inn and the subsequent theft of his body — have often overshadowed his remarkable musical legacy.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Just make sure to plant the beans where they won’t be overshadowed as the corn grows taller.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadow
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Maritime tracking isn't foolproof, as ships can spoof or manipulate tracking systems to obscure their origin, destination and cargo.—
Steve Beynon,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Iran has become adapt at using chains of digital wallets to obscure crypto funds tied to the regime.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gold was headed for a third weekly gain as hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the war in Iran and sustained buying by central banks outweighed persistent risks around inflation.—
Yihui Xie,
Bloomberg,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Richter works, in particular, could be a lesson for dealers and collectors in what to sell, what to keep, and when conviction should outweigh easy money or cache.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The staggering human toll in Gaza, ongoing West Bank settlement expansion, another incursion into Lebanon, and a darkening war with Iran eroded support among younger Americans—even as Washington remains Israel’s indispensable security partner.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war is darkening the outlook for the world economy — whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Its Silk Serum Tinted Moisturizer Foundation is weightless and blurring, according to an editor.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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In addition to breaking news reports, these channels often broadcast shows devoted to commentary, especially regarding politics, as well as longer specials or documentaries, some of which blur the lines between entertainment or advocacy and journalism.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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The benches are blackened with age, strewn with tools.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Juicy, whole lobster served grilled or blackened is best, though the menu at this famous haunt features every possible iteration of the dish.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadow. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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