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
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
For the next year and a half, my life was a blur of confusion, anxiety, and endless spiraling.
—Emmeka, Refinery29, 23 Sep. 2025
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The result is a bittersweet dramedy about rejection, resilience and legacy that blurs fiction and reality.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Anat Joseph agreed, noting that gestures like sending scented clothing blur platonic boundaries and can understandably make a partner uncomfortable.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
For the next year and a half, my life was a blur of confusion, anxiety, and endless spiraling.
—Emmeka, Refinery29, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
When Swift’s website finally unveiled the project (with its cover art blurred at the time), the color scheme proved to be a blend of glittery orange and mint green.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The result is a bittersweet dramedy about rejection, resilience and legacy that blurs fiction and reality.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
Verb
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Crotz was initially confused as to why Kjartan had closed himself inside.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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CarShield has received positive comments for its breadth of coverage and quick response times, although some policyholders have complained about claim denials, fine-print surprises and confusing sales practices.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But this becomes nearly impossible when a dense medium obscures the object.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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The other names on the list were obscured, leading to widespread fan speculation about his future opponents.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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The taint of it all has melted away.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But now some of the world’s most prominent hotel brands are muddying the waters.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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The same cannot exactly be said for the eight subsequent franchise installments, a motley group of sequels, prequels, reboots, remakes, and legacy sequels that have muddied the continuity.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the sky darkens, her stomach clenches.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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With an athlete’s discipline, Blass refused to let his pitching darken his mood at home.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After the hat has cooled, Rosa—a factory floor veteran of 30 years—will steam it to relax the fur’s fibers, and then inspect it for stains and imperfections.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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To clean food stains or mineral deposits, spray the area with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, critics argued the move would obfuscate important information.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some data types can be encrypted randomly, obfuscating enough of the data to stymie hackers—such as using only the last four digits of your credit to confirm your purchase identity.—
Srinivas Shekar,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The outlook on holiday 2025 at retail is dimming.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the outlook for crude prices dims, the ability of these funds — and the small group of people who control them — to project power and influence across the world looks undiminished.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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