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
Mark David, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
LaBarge frequently interrupts the telling to braid her narrative so tautly with those of others that their language blurs together, quotation marks vanishing, lines of demarcation eroding.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Between the blur of dance videos and cats were sponsored posts for supplements, gym routines and knock-off GLP-1s.
—Noelle Harff, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
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Verb
Designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors, the home is organized as a series of pavilions surrounding a massive central atrium with a reflecting pool, sculptural curves, and a distinctive grid-like roof supported by colossal columns.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
LaBarge frequently interrupts the telling to braid her narrative so tautly with those of others that their language blurs together, quotation marks vanishing, lines of demarcation eroding.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Noun
Upping blur reduction could help in some cases.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Between the blur of dance videos and cats were sponsored posts for supplements, gym routines and knock-off GLP-1s.
—Noelle Harff, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
Verb
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So The Listeners — not to be confused with 2022’s The Listener starring Tessa Thompson and you in a voice role — is just now reaching the States.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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Why The Market Misprices Good Companies Investors often confuse business quality with investment quality.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The only question now is how much of the public's time and money the Mayor is willing to waste to obscure the numerous poor decisions her administration and the County have made for decades.—
Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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While many parts of Android 17 will be ignored or obscured when the OS expands beyond Google phones, the new security and safety features will be nearly universal.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The prosecutor’s subjective good faith does not cure the retaliatory taint.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The good news is that the gala survived its Bezos taint.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Led by music-industry mogul Irving Azoff, the Oak View Group might have found itself with new competition after Legends Global entered the mix, but on Wednesday city officials appeared uninterested in further muddying the convoluted sale of the 112-acre complex.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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The California Chamber of Commerce, a business trade group behind the measure, argues the state’s system of approving certain developments is too slow, too muddied up by regulation and too expensive and that the initiative is the fix needed.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Experts warn the vast basin, fed by the murky Tidal Basin and darkened by new paint that warms the water, may never stay algae-free without more drastic measures.—
Katie Vogel,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until mixture darkens slightly, about 3 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Cleaning Pots And Pans Coffee grounds are a natural abrasive and can be added to any dish soap and water combo to scrub away pesky scum and food stains.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Next, apply a lipstick or lip stain with a matte finish—ideally patted on with your fingers—to finish it off.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
Verb
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As in the plays of William Shakespeare, Stoppard’s authorial point of view was intentionally obfuscated.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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However, it's also been heavily subsidized to encourage adoption and obfuscate the financial costs of AI.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Before the lights dim and the trailers roll, moviegoers will start to see microdrama ads in movie theaters.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Guard what matters without shutting your heart or dimming your hope today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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