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
Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 July 2025
From Lebanon to South Nashville, high schoolers have showed up in a blur of sequins, boutonnieres, flowy gowns and their fair share of cowboy hats.
—The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Lea Dlugosch, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
The bill mixes considerations related to intellectual property with data privacy issues, lines that Sigmon said continue to blur as emerging technologies grow and expand.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
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Verb
Two seasons have passed in a blur of stomping channel runs and emphatic finishes, with the 27-year-old racking up 97 goals in just over 8,400 minutes — the equivalent of 93 full games.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 July 2025
From Lebanon to South Nashville, high schoolers have showed up in a blur of sequins, boutonnieres, flowy gowns and their fair share of cowboy hats.
—The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Noun
Lucky Who blurs the line between dinner, drinks, and nightlife.
—Lea Dlugosch, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
The bill mixes considerations related to intellectual property with data privacy issues, lines that Sigmon said continue to blur as emerging technologies grow and expand.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
Verb
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The rest of the members’ faces were left blank and confused at the mention of barking.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Wrong, Krista, to confuse an investment with a subsidy.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Architectures that obscure how data is processed or how decisions are made inherently increase operational exposure.—
Abhi Sharma,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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However, very few of the impact craters on Earth are visible because of various processes that obscure or erase them.—
Marian Selorm Sapah,
Space.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some argued that, given the presumptive unethical taint of such collections, human remains should be buried or otherwise respectfully disposed of.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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That realization tends to color behavior, and taints the findings.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
17 June 2025
Verb
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What should be tight, punchy notes are slogging and muddied.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 July 2025
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Disinformation — the purposeful bending of, or negating, the truth — is used to destroy reputations, shatter trust, change political regimes, win at all costs, and muddy our distinctions between what is real and true, and what is blatantly false and biased.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The sky darkened during the Rays’ fourth-inning rally, and light rain intensified into a heavy downpour an inning later.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
31 July 2025
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Moments later, the sky darkens into a purplish blue before being split by a sharp bolt of lightning.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Noun
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From old stains to unpleasant smells, these quirks are worth fixing on your secondhand and heirloom finds.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Tide-To-Go, a pen that removes stains from fabrics, is also good for quick clean-ups, as is WD-40.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Leagues often obfuscate finances during labor negotiations, but, in the case of the W.N.B.A., the numbers are particularly difficult to understand.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
27 July 2025
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Update, April 15, 2025: This story, originally published April 13, has now been updated with details of how real-time email validation helps attackers, along with further information from Trustwave detailing how attackers obfuscate their 2FA bypass phishing threats.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Over time, however, the need to push back on your thoughts, your excitement, and your harmless opinions can feel less like playful or intellectual banter and more like a quiet effort to dim your spark.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Aug. 2025
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The hope-and-change promises of the Obama administration were beginning to dim.—
Alexandra Jane,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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