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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
Verb
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While filmmakers acknowledge the historic momentum of their national cinema on the international stage, many have voiced concern that the sense of victory might obscure the very real issues still permeating the industry.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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These misconceptions obscure Zionism’s essential truth.—
Elad Strohmayer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Whether Lawrence at 253 pounds would get engulfed by tackles that outweigh him by 60 pounds or more is a concern, as is his ability to play the run.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Critics have long described the system as a form of institutionalized nepotism, where loyalty to the ruling family often outweighed formal qualifications.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and flour has darkened in color, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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As the world's largest oil importer and a heavily export-reliant economy, China is vulnerable to an oil shock that's already slowing trade, pushing up factory costs, and darkening the outlook for the rest of the year.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 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
Verb
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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 24 Apr. 2026.
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