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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Natural climate patterns can temporarily make the planet warmer or cooler, potentially obscuring longer trends.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
While most of the players wore the shirts fully, Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate had theirs rolled up to around chest height, obscuring some of the slogan.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
But for my money, there is too much tedious, mealymouthed chaff obscuring what should be her larger point.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
The detractors were nervous that Gannon was obscuring clearcut evidence that both G42 and the U.A.E. shouldn’t be trusted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
A moment earlier Fd noticed that wispy clouds now filled the valleys to the south, obscuring all but the highest peaks.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
