1
as in to confuse
to make (something) unclear to the understanding
an article for the layman that blurs the distinction between the two kinds of cholesterol
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2
as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
evening shadows blurred the view of the valley from the overlook
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as in taint
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Recent Examples of blur
Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 June 2025
The temperatures are rising and your Instagram feed is a blur of European vacation content and spritzes — summer is officially in full swing.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
The lines have blurred between tech and finance, and capital is flowing toward platforms, processors, and enablers.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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Verb
One moment, Breanna T. was helping patients during a routine emergency room shift, and the next, the world around her was a blur.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 June 2025
The temperatures are rising and your Instagram feed is a blur of European vacation content and spritzes — summer is officially in full swing.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
Noun
Massive panes of glass blur the line between indoors and out, flood the living spaces with natural light, and offer knockout views of the River Thames.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
The lines have blurred between tech and finance, and capital is flowing toward platforms, processors, and enablers.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
Verb
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Amazon $650 Samsung $650 Best Buy Not to be confused with the Galaxy S24 series, this midrange smartphone from late 2024 has some elements of the flagship phone, but makes some sacrifices to get the price down.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Currently, the site has a wall with three holes, which has confused residents.—
Kamal Morgan
July 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
Verb
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But this fake overlay simply obscures the app as it is being attacked in the background.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Infrared imaging can see in the dark, but the picture is typically low-resolution and grainy, and can obscure key shapes.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Some argued that, given the presumptive unethical taint of such collections, human remains should be buried or otherwise respectfully disposed of.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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That realization tends to color behavior, and taints the findings.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
17 June 2025
Verb
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The situation was further muddied by recent comments from FBI Director Kash Patel to podcaster Joe Rogan that did not repeat Bondi’s account about tens of thousands of videos.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
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Worrying how that decision will be accepted will affect the actual decision-making process and muddy the waters.—
Nicole Lipkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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But just as Covid restrictions were lifted, and people began again to mingle again in public, the general social atmosphere seemed to darken.—
Thomas Cangelosi,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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The glasses feature a 12MP stabilized camera, five mics, dual speakers, and electrochromic lenses that darken on demand.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Adding in a few drops of dish soap to the solution can help lift the stains and water spots for spotless windows.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Original price: $94.99 A Bissel Little Green cleaner tackles spills and pet stains while also removing pet hair, dander and dust from your furniture and carpets.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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While effective against known threats, these approaches struggle against novel or obfuscated attacks.—
Nirupam Samanta,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Complicating matters further are sophisticated networks of onshore and offshore actors who facilitate illicit operations by obscuring catch data, obfuscating labor abuses, and lobbying to maintain lax regulations, according to C4ADS.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Parents’ hopes were dimming as the days dragged on with no signs of life.—
Jon Schuppe,
NBC news,
8 July 2025
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On the first day of the ESSENCE Film Festival, the lights dimmed and the stories lit up—each one a reminder of the beauty, complexity, and brilliance of Black life on screen.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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