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
Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
The weeks had passed in a sad, snowy blur.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 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
The background blur is generally quite smooth, with no signs of false color.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
The weeks had passed in a sad, snowy blur.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 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
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The shift, led by Professor Helena Teede of Monash University’s Monash Centre for Health Research & Implementation, aims to fix a label that doctors and patients say has obscured the condition’s true scope for decades.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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While our position was good — mid-floor, with clear views of the stage and many of the walkways — at times, Styles was slightly obscured by the height of the walkways.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 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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Or, perhaps most dramatically, one such clustering happened some 66 million years ago when an asteroid collided with Earth, darkening the skies and likely wiping out the dinosaurs - and over half of all plant species.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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But as soon as the Lumière Theatre darkened and the movie began to play, Driver slipped out of his seat.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The debate centers on PFAS, a massive family of chemicals used in everything from food packaging to stain-resistant fabrics and nonstick cookware.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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The iconic blue peel-off stain for all-day lip color feels like nothing on your lips and is transfer-proof, budge-proof and won't feather into lines.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 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
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Areas of Ukraine, Lebanon, Yemen, Afghanistan and Venezuela experienced sharp dimming associated with war, infrastructure damage or economic collapse.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
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But her mother passed away unexpectedly last December, and the grief dimmed any sense of celebration.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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