obscure
adjective
(of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain.
obscuring
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present participleof obscure.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But for my money, there is too much tedious, mealymouthed chaff obscuring what should be her larger point.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Now, policies are seemingly directed at obscuring conditions in the for-profit facility operated by The GEO Group.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
In total, more than 1.7 million satellites could soon be lighting up the night sky, obscuring or blotting out the view of ground-based telescopes.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
In the early hours of Saturday, workers hung long plastic sheeting from the structure, obscuring the removal of the letters.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
Keck and stinging nettles grew up as high as his chest, obscuring the path.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
