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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Peloton issued a muted revenue outlook for its new fiscal year as subscriber losses continue to deepen, overshadowing quarterly profit gains and virtually flat revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 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
A bad day for Adobe’s stock got even worse on Thursday after the company said another top executive was leaving, overshadowing an upbeat earnings report.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Cashman says some of the children prescribed hormone treatments had also been diagnosed with conditions such as autism and ADHD, and the focus on gender medication risked overshadowing their wider health needs.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
They also had concerns that Paul’s new group was overshadowing the parent organization, and that the two groups were competing for volunteers and for funds.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
