as in ambiguous
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as in confused
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
irrelevant matters that only serve to obfuscate the fundamental issue of guilt or innocence
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obfuscated
Adjective
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The forensic evidence might have been ambiguous, but Barnhorst said one thing seemed clear.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025 -
Over time, these experiences cause the brain to become hyper-aware of any signs of disapproval, interpreting neutral or ambiguous situations as personal rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Both Trista and Ryan were in the news over the summer after Ryan posted cryptic messages on his Instagram account.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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Then, a hacker breaks in, posts a cryptic message, and triggers Wentworth's expanding investigation into a global struggle over truth and information.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Both parties have spent much of the 21st century using what had been obscure procedural tactics to delay or slowly derail presidential nominees for Cabinet posts, regulatory agency boards and federal judgeships.—
Ed O'Keefe,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The recent wildfires shine a spotlight on an obscure firefighting charity.—
Hunter Clauss,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The groundbreaking find, the researchers claim, could reshape our understanding of the universe and its most powerful and mysterious signals.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Several years later, Hoffa disappeared under mysterious circumstances and was never seen again.—
David Wharton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Drone restrictions sparked by a spate of mysterious sightings across New Jersey are set to expire this weekend — even though their origins still remain unclear.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Whether this is something the Trump administration will support remains unclear.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In Murnau’s film, this is Ellen and Nosferatu’s only night together, and the focus is on the vampire; his hollowed eyes, long claws, and kneeling figure are illuminated, while Ellen is turned away from the camera, her body a lumpy, indistinct shape on the bed.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, the end product’s indistinct mechanics for its cast—Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Killer Shark, and Deadshot all reduced to interchangeable shooter drones—and stagnant, grind-heavy missions intended to be played on repeat for incrementally better loot resulted in a flop.—
Matt Kamen,
WIRED,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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According to Klippenstein, parts of the document are unintelligible due to Mangione's handwriting.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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Instead, like 2022’s Smile, the end credits are accompanied by haunting unintelligible voices and sounds throughout.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
17 Oct. 2024
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“Obfuscated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obfuscated. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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