overshadow
verb (used with object)
to be more important or significant by comparison.
overshadowing
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present participleof overshadow.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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Corning issued lighter-than-expected third-quarter sales guidance, overshadowing a better-than-expected second quarter that was driven by artificial-intelligence demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
"I can no longer get my message out because another debate is overshadowing everything else," Wegner said Friday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Bullingham also made clear that the FA was keen to avoid the scenario of uncertainty over its manager's future overshadowing the World Cup.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
The Dodgers’ recent bullpen problems persisted in a 6-4 loss Sunday, overshadowing a bounce-back effort from Emmet Sheehan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
An enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
