BLUR Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of blur

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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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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blur

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noun

as in taint

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Recent Examples of blur

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That distinction is beginning to blur, and Nvidia may be quietly dipping its toes in the water of optics for a scale-up. — IEEE Spectrum, 9 July 2026 Fine lines show signs of smudging around the edges and start to blur together at ISO 3200, and pretty much disappear at ISO 6400. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Noun

For me, that next day at the clinic passed both painfully slowly and in a blur. — Helen Santoro, Denver Post, 29 June 2026 Just as occurred after exits at the 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa America, the match ended in a blur of violence and aggression. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blur

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That is important because a boxy robotaxi that can drive both ways may confuse pedestrians, cyclists or other drivers.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
One of the biggest mistakes students make is confusing a loan approval with an affordability recommendation.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of confuse

Verb

While institutional incentives aren't wrong, portraying them solely as student benefits obscures a critical reality.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.

— Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026

Definition of obscure

Verb

Even though Democrats broadly agree on key economic issues, there is concern that the positions held by more leftist candidates could muddy their overall message.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 July 2026
Work boots lacked traction, which isn’t ideal when playing on British turf often muddied by rain or slicked by winter frosts.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Definition of muddy

Verb

In these areas, petunias won’t grow as well when temperatures fall to 40°F; the plants will darken, turn limp and mushy, and die away with the first hard frost.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Sun exposure can darken new scars permanently and slow their healing, so Min recommended keeping them covered as much as possible.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026

Definition of darken

Noun

And some tree fruits, such as mulberries and cherries, can leave stains on siding, roofs, and decks that are difficult to remove.

— Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Remove Mold Stains From Painted Walls Kill mold spores and lighten moldy stains by spraying the area with undiluted hydrogen peroxide.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

Definition of stain

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Instead, Cubans turn to the internet, reading abroad what their government obfuscates or denies at home.

— Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
The political committee is also the subject of a recent Federal Election Commission complaint accusing it of obfuscating its expenses in violation of federal election rules.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Definition of obfuscate

Verb

Merger and acquisition activity fell 56% year-on-year to 16 transactions, and local bourses, while flat on the conflict, have missed the AI optimism lifting markets elsewhere, dimming IPO prospects for the region’s larger startups.

— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
This happened around 8 years ago, and the galaxy has yet to show any sign of dimming.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 July 2026

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