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
Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Visual storytelling presented the escape journey as fact, blurring the line between reality and fiction.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
To regulators, crypto appeared as one impenetrable blur of internet scam.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Formed in Southern California in 2011, the group built its following on a genre-blurring sound that mixes alternative rock, indie pop and hip-hop influences, anchored by frontman Jesse Rutherford’s brooding vocals.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Visual storytelling presented the escape journey as fact, blurring the line between reality and fiction.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
An orange blur is seen moving up the stairs in the background of a surveillance video recording in the hours before Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
To regulators, crypto appeared as one impenetrable blur of internet scam.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
Verb
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This device is a high-tech centrifuge that simulates microgravity by spinning vials with samples around two axes, effectively confusing the cells inside as to their position in space.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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In addition, DraftKings argues that consumers aren’t confused by DraftKings’ use of March Madness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The rise of high-frequency trading convinced us that everything is priced in instantly, obscuring pockets of friction.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sheets appear to be covering the front cockpit window, obscuring what would normally be the pilots’ forward view.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Iran, a war targeting regime change and the destruction of its nuclear capacities — laudable goals — also has the suspicious taint of being all about oil.—
Markos Kounalakis,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The taint of being part of the cheating 2017 Astros has worn off over the years, and Cubs fans are banging the drum for Bregman’s arrival, excited to have an offensive upgrade from Matt Shaw, who can still learn a lot from playing multiple positions and watching from the bench.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The bass doesn’t muddy up the track either.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Also muddying the outlook for an end to the crisis is uncertainty about what the United States is trying to achieve.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Oh, and the grief was almost a person of its own, darkening the minds of some of the characters as much as any lightless corridor could darken a space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bake, tossing halfway through, until vegetables have shrunk and tomato paste is darkened and starting to stick to baking sheet, 25–30 minutes.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop Deals The Roborock Q10 S5+ is a heavy-hitting two-in-one vacuum and mop that tackles stubborn stains and deep carpet debris with a massive 10,000Pa suction and sonic mopping that scrubs 3,000 times per minute.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Get rid of tough stains on carpet and upholstery with this compact, portable cleaner.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every moment of euphoria is obfuscated by distortion, every pop impulse is undercut by squealing dissonance.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2026
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At points, smoke obfuscated everyone on stage except for Reznor — who didn’t speak to the crowd except to introduce the touring band.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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That terrible war dims in the national memory, but to be Gen X is to be born into the cultural tumult of the Vietnam War, a deeply unpopular and brutal conflict fought by tens of thousands of young men forced into service.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ryland is tasked with saving Earth after the Sun is discovered to be dimming and causing a global cooling.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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