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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
The public’s focus on Mountbatten-Windsor has overshadowed the king’s efforts to modernize the monarchy and show that the 1,000-year-old institution can evolve.
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Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The battle over who controls the University of Florida overshadowed Stuart Bell’s installation as interim president Monday, as UF trustees rallied behind Chairman Mori Hosseini, who has faced mounting scrutiny over his authority.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Offseason recap Doubs initially arrived as the marquee free agent joining the defending AFC Champions, though that arrival has since been overshadowed by the trade for Brown.
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Chad Graff,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Beyond attracting tourists, organizers hope the festival highlights a side of Breckenridge that sometimes gets overshadowed by its reputation as a ski town.
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Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The battle over who controls the University of Florida overshadowed Stuart Bell’s installation as interim president Monday, as UF trustees rallied behind Chairman Mori Hosseini, who has faced mounting scrutiny over his authority.
—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Offseason recap Doubs initially arrived as the marquee free agent joining the defending AFC Champions, though that arrival has since been overshadowed by the trade for Brown.
—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Beyond attracting tourists, organizers hope the festival highlights a side of Breckenridge that sometimes gets overshadowed by its reputation as a ski town.
—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadow
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The irony is a bit hard to ignore — the very environment being modified to protect or maintain beaches was simultaneously obscuring the ecological processes happening just offshore.
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And what’s a novelist but a fence, furnishing imaginary scenes with choice pieces of reality while obscuring their provenance?
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Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, officials are pausing data center development for one year, with vocal neighbors arguing that the risk posed by a controversial project outweigh the threat of litigation.
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Findings highlighted by Yahoo Finance suggest that the desire to create meaningful childhood memories often outweighs concerns about long-term financial consequences.
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Today, the skies seem to be darkening once again.
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One brush fire from the summer storm then split into two, and the raging flames sent plumes of black smoke upward, darkening the skies for miles and fouling the air.
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Critics argued the required reading list promotes Christianity over religious diversity and civil rights while blurring the constitutional separation of church and state.
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This season's collections blur the lines between swimwear and ready-to-wear, transforming swimsuits into versatile wardrobe staples that transition effortlessly from poolside afternoons to seaside dinners.
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Meanwhile, the Iron fire, about 70 miles southwest of Salt Lake City, blackened 63 square miles by Friday and was 26% contained, authorities said.
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The Iron Fire in Utah’s Juab County was first detected Saturday and had blackened 34 square miles (87 square kilometers), authorities said.
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadow. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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