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
Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The lines defining where a digital transaction ends and a physical retail experience begins have blurred into irrelevance.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Time became a blur, and the world outside the apartment seemed to recede.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
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Verb
Priorities blur because everything sounds urgent.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The lines defining where a digital transaction ends and a physical retail experience begins have blurred into irrelevance.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Noun
Smith’s memories of the inseparable pair are a blur of giggles and teenage girl high jinks.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Time became a blur, and the world outside the apartment seemed to recede.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
Verb
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Some women who filed lawsuits against Ortega reported they had been confused about whether demeaning or uncomfortable actions the doctor engaged in during exams was within the bounds of necessary medical behavior.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Cancers can release this protein into the tumor microenvironment, where the molecule attaches to the T cells and change their ability to communicate with other cells, confusing the T cells and restricting their ability to survive and kill cancer.—
Charles J. Dimitroff,
The Conversation,
12 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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Porter also may have muddied the waters with progressive supporters by wavering on positions like minimum wage increases, overtime for farmworkers and her support for single-payer health insurance, according to Lorena Gonzalez, president of the California Federation of Labor Unions.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The company is now at risk of muddying the waters with both, in an effort to keep investors happy.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
1 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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