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
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
To achieve these unprecedented views, Cona uses a mirror that reshapes itself 2,200 times per second to compensate for the blur caused by air turbulence.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The Texas Civil Rights Project blurred the photograph for her safety.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 12 June 2025
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Verb
Roki Sasaki would lift his left leg almost to his head, stretch far down the front side of the mound, and let out a grunt as a blur of white leather came screaming from his hand.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
To achieve these unprecedented views, Cona uses a mirror that reshapes itself 2,200 times per second to compensate for the blur caused by air turbulence.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
Noun
Held the … Continue reading Fandango at the Wall concert, film and discussion will harmoniously blur borders
Also performing at this year’s San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival will be Escondido native Gabrielle Cavassa.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The Texas Civil Rights Project blurred the photograph for her safety.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
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Map their journey to spot every gap, make buying effortless with fewer steps, communicate clearly so no one gets confused, add personal touches that create connection, and follow up fast to turn buyers into advocates.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Letters: Washington, D.C., has a deficit of humanity Do not confuse my warning to Israel for a shred of understanding for what Hamas did on Oct. 7, 2023.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
14 June 2025
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All while staring directly into the eye of the stranger sitting opposite. Without depth perception, with facial features and body outlines obscured, with the one available eye fixed straight ahead, the interior of the space appears to swirl and pulse.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The strongest tool available to obscure your trail online is the Tor Browser.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
16 June 2025
Noun
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That realization tends to color behavior, and taints the findings.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
17 June 2025
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In his podcast on The Daily Wire this week, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro cited the taint of the jet deal and called on his listeners to honestly consider its implications.—
Howard LaFranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Trump’s aggressive and unpredictable policies — especially his sweeping taxes on imports — have muddied the outlook for the economy and the job market and raised fears that the American economy could be headed toward recession.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Bass remains bold without muddying vocals, and the wireless charging case tops them up between sessions.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Among the key agenda this year was also Trump’s tariff policy that has darkened the outlook for global economic growth.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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As for why our oceans are darkening, the causes likely differ by region.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Most food stains can be cleaned with dish detergent and water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Unfortunately, both alcohol and peroxide can irritate gums and cause gum sensitivity—this formulation uses a combination of natural enzymes and gentle oxidizers to lift surface stains on the teeth and prevent new ones from forming.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
Verb
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For years, Biden’s team lied and distracted and misled and obfuscated, and attacked anyone and everyone who declined to follow suit.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 May 2025
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Todd, the neighbor, even the strange apparitions are obfuscated simply because of their height, which adds to the eerieness of Indy’s experience but also makes Indy’s recognition of Todd’s voice all the more emotional.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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She was known as 'truly a beautiful person inside and out' CT high school’s joy in graduation dimmed by classmate taken by ICE.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2025
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Its orange backlight can be dimmed or turned off completely.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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