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
Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Conversations with relatives or close friends may also need to be revisited as boundaries could blur.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2025
On the call, Biden seemed to be totally at peace with his decision, but I was stunned, my feelings a blur.
—Karine Jean-Pierre, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The finale offers no resolution, only recognition—that the instinct to protect can blur into possession, that justice can take many forms, and that sometimes the hardest act of love may be the one that leaves blood on your hands.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Conversations with relatives or close friends may also need to be revisited as boundaries could blur.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
And though true skin-care purists might layer both in a 10-step routine, modern formulas like this one blur the lines—offering the best of both in one silky step.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2025
On the call, Biden seemed to be totally at peace with his decision, but I was stunned, my feelings a blur.
—Karine Jean-Pierre, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
Verb
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The Farmers’ Almanac will be gone for good after its final 2026 edition, not to be confused with The Old Farmer's Almanac, a separate publication.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Blue Origin also launches New Shepard from Texas The New Glenn spacecraft is not to be confused with Blue Origin's much smaller New Shepard rocket that the company launches from West Texas on brief trips taking paying passengers high above Earth's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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While Beijing uses code names to obscure some of their military projects, CNN’s research revealed – and then pinpointed – the sites.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Shiri’s face was obscured by an image originally created by Vancouver street artist iHeart.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The film centered on the Environmental Protection Agency encasing the Simpsons’ hometown of Springfield in a dome after Homer taints the area’s water supply.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Take care not to touch the glands, or your hands will carry their taint to the meat.—
Maurice H. Decker,
Outdoor Life,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The politicization of such matters has only served to muddy the waters, as those affected by controversy argue that political foes have often abandoned nuance in favor of weaponizing scandals to further a partisan agenda.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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And rather than clarify the path forward a year after Joe Biden’s aborted re-election bid, the clash may further muddy Democrats’ messaging heading into next year’s midterm elections.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere, an unexpected power shift darkens the brotherhood bond between Phil (Adrian Holmes) and Geoffrey (Jimmy Akingbola), whose loyalties to the Banks family are tested.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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The dishwasher often darkens and discolors aluminum cookware.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Spray the mixture onto the stain and then blot with a clean microfiber cloth.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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For larger messes, the stain-resistant rug is also machine-washable for quick and hassle-free maintenance.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The state says the foundation did this because Aerial Recovery, the nonprofit, had been obfuscating its name.—
Evan Mealins,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, Death in the Family seems to be saying that our attempt to assign deeper meanings to acts of violence obfuscates how mean or petty human nature can be.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Could injecting billions of kilograms of sunlight-dimming aerosols into the atmosphere save the planet from industrial climate destruction?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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Big ambitions, bigger risks Musk isn’t the first to explore the idea of dimming the Sun.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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