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
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Paint, wallpaper, kitchen tile, and statement lighting transformed the interiors, while a palette pulled directly from the surroundings—pink sand, aqua water, and soft yellow blooms—helped blur the line between indoors and out.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Their strategy perfectly captures Alicia Scherson’s exploration of a man’s obsession and the dangerous blur between game and reality.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 4 May 2026
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Verb
Why So Many Women Miss the Signs Hormonal birth control — pills, patches, rings, injections and IUDs — can blur the picture by regulating cycles and masking shifts in estrogen.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Paint, wallpaper, kitchen tile, and statement lighting transformed the interiors, while a palette pulled directly from the surroundings—pink sand, aqua water, and soft yellow blooms—helped blur the line between indoors and out.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Noun
Then Kyle is upset at Carl, yelling at him, and the rest is a blur.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Their strategy perfectly captures Alicia Scherson’s exploration of a man’s obsession and the dangerous blur between game and reality.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
Verb
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Winners are chosen by a mix of votes from the two, translated into points by a system confusing even to Eurovision fans.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Cassidy complained Friday that the new primary system enacted last year was confusing voters by requiring them to ask for a partisan ballot instead of the previous all-party primary that had been in place.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The shoes appeared to have high block heels that were obscured by her wide-legged jeans.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Coastal areas and islands may also have strong prospects, but the very low sun angle means even thin cloud layers near the horizon could obscure the eclipse.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The good news is that the gala survived its Bezos taint.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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There’s a purity here, the course free from the taint of bureaucracy governing so much of the academy.—
Peter Wayne Moe,
Longreads,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And to muddy the waters even more, Mega boxes are still a question mark.—
Corey Merriman,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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That muddies the path to rate cuts in the short term.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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The other is darkened by fuel scarcity and rising prices that threaten a humanitarian crisis.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The shades were drawn and curtains closed in Jane’s room, and the door was opened only after the hallway was darkened.—
Fran Moreland Johns,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
Noun
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There are so many different stain colors on the market.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
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Will homemade detergent work on tough stains?—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Verb
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No wonder the numbers are obfuscated.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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When The Star requested records related to ATO being placed on probation last year, the outcome letter KU provided was heavily redacted, completely obfuscating the narrative of the hazing allegations that university investigators found to be credible.—
Matthew Kelly
April 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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