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
Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
But in the context of weddings, that narrative can start to blur.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Hyaluronic acid to plump skin and blur lines, and glycerin to keep skin soft and bouncy.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The end of the day blazed orange, the distant shapes of the Aran islands blurring on the horizon.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
But in the context of weddings, that narrative can start to blur.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Looking back, that first year feels like a blur.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Hyaluronic acid to plump skin and blur lines, and glycerin to keep skin soft and bouncy.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
Verb
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But Neptune also blurs lines, which is why its influence can feel mysterious or even confusing at times.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The threats have left operators confused and frozen, unwilling to attempt passage, due to safety fears and uncertainty about Iran's new fee system.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While filmmakers acknowledge the historic momentum of their national cinema on the international stage, many have voiced concern that the sense of victory might obscure the very real issues still permeating the industry.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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These misconceptions obscure Zionism’s essential truth.—
Elad Strohmayer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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So long-reaching was the taint of that shame, Kentucky’s Bill Spivey died in Costa Rica, a practical exile after he not only was run out of the college game, he was banned from the NBA, too.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s a distinction between those two roles, of simply listening versus verifying and acting, but a crucial one, and like Jacki herself, The Fear of 13 tends to muddy it.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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But opponents have tried to muddy the debate by reminding voters of Obama’s long history of campaigning against gerrymandering.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and flour has darkened in color, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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As the world's largest oil importer and a heavily export-reliant economy, China is vulnerable to an oil shock that's already slowing trade, pushing up factory costs, and darkening the outlook for the rest of the year.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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How to Spot Clean a Puffer Jacket No matter what your puffer is filled with, spot cleaning is a safe and easy way to refresh it and is ideal for small stains.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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Besides adding fresh flavor to seafood and classic cocktails, powering bathroom scouring, and removing stains, lemon peels can also benefit your plants.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 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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Ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank and continued devastation in Gaza have dimmed the prospect for a two-state solution, said Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot ahead of the meeting Monday.—
April 20,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and continued devastation in Gaza, have dimmed the prospect for a two-state solution, said Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot ahead of Monday’s meeting.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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