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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 team’s dreadful opening to the league has overshadowed the potency of Garcia, who ranks fifth in the conference in scoring (18.6 points per game) and minutes (34.0) and 12th in rebounding (7.3).
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
Those price pressures overshadowed a booming labor market and sturdy pay gains that increased the net purchasing power of many households.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
While the company showed some signs of recovery in its latest earnings report, including revenue growth driven by strength in the flash segment and improved operational efficiencies, these positives were overshadowed by a revenue miss.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
The allegations raised serious questions about the culture and workplace safety inside City Hall, overshadowed Hogsett's policy priorities laid out in his budget proposal, and created a rift between the mayor and the City-County Council.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
Those price pressures overshadowed a booming labor market and sturdy pay gains that increased the net purchasing power of many households.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
While the company showed some signs of recovery in its latest earnings report, including revenue growth driven by strength in the flash segment and improved operational efficiencies, these positives were overshadowed by a revenue miss.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
The allegations raised serious questions about the culture and workplace safety inside City Hall, overshadowed Hogsett's policy priorities laid out in his budget proposal, and created a rift between the mayor and the City-County Council.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadow
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This lava blankets the valley floor, walls, and much of the surrounding plains, obscuring older geological features and complicating efforts to date and understand the processes that shaped this enigmatic Martian landscape.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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After its investigators were attacked by protesters later on Saturday, the anti-corruption agency asked media companies to obscure the faces of its members attending the hearing.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
The Christian Science Monitor,
19 Jan. 2025
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Its benefits outweigh risk, including to youth, per the FDA.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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While the policy shift has drawn criticism from police watchdogs who say the risks outweigh the potential upsides, the NYPD insists high-speed chases are sometimes necessary.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Don't forget about the pet oyster As the late afternoon sky began to darken, the white Jeep still was parked in front the home with the well-fed koi.—
Josh Peter,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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The pleasant, quirky notes of an accordion join the strains of violin, wafting upward toward the darkening sky, accenting the polite chatter of guests hoping for a handshake and a word with America’s latest King Midas and his Nordic queen of a wife.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As the lines between beauty and wellness continue to blur, neurocosmetics offer brands an opportunity to explore beauty's emotional and sensory dimensions while aligning with holistic self-care trends. 4.—
Wayne Liu,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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As traditional media continues to implode and the lines between entertainment, social media, and politics blur, the creators at Sunday’s event are poised to gain even more power.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Jan. 2025
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The charred footprint of the Eaton fire, which blackened more than 14,000 acres, is the most worrisome.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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In one corner, fires from ancient rituals had left the limestone ceiling blackened by soot.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadow. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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