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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The deals were often named after city streets or U.S. presidents, obscuring who was borrowing the insurers’ money or the quality of those investments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 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
The firm has also been accused of obscuring its production processes from the public eye.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
But for my money, there is too much tedious, mealymouthed chaff obscuring what should be her larger point.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
A lorry went past, making our car wobble and, for a few seconds, obscuring our view of the hoarding.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
