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
Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
The company that cannot reliably blur faces in training data wants to start naming them on purpose.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Motion blur and image noise also grow worse.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Corporate campuses blurred into one another.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
The company that cannot reliably blur faces in training data wants to start naming them on purpose.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
The words are a blur to him now, Roberts said.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Motion blur and image noise also grow worse.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
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According to Baumgartner, the decision stemmed from network concerns that the gag could confuse viewers or suggest a storyline involving Kevin.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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The city checks for duplicate names, similar-sounding names, spelling conflicts, and anything that could slow down or confuse an emergency response.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Interference from Starlink and other satellites has already become frustratingly routine for astronomers, hampering science as celestial objects are obscured, and the problem is only going to get worse.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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Often, the design’s playfulness obscures the protagonist’s malaise.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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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
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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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Former Managing Director Fabio Paratici being suspended for most of his time as Spurs’ chief decision-maker muddied the waters further.—
Joe Prince-Wright,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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But as the director returns to Capitol Hill Tuesday to appear before the House Committee on Appropriations, that outlook has darkened.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
17 Mar. 2026
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The right pick can darken a bedroom for better sleep, cut energy costs, or completely shift how a room feels.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Dyson’s powerful motor sucks up everything from dirt and dust to spills and stains on carpet, tile, and hardwood flooring using a smart sensor to indicate dirt levels.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Officers also reportedly saw blood stains on Soto’s shoes, jacket, and shirt.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 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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Lamps and fittings in bedrooms can easily be dimmed using an iPad, creating more theatrical mood settings than a stage lighting console.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the fracas after the final buzzer didn’t dim the lights as the Hawks secured their 10th straight win.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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