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
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
A lot of last year was a blur to Campbell.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 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
So the rest of the night was just a blur.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
A lot of last year was a blur to Campbell.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 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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What went into the decision to obscure the identities of Sam’s underage victims without outright blurring their faces?—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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Both of these ballets feature dancers wearing stiff, geometrically inspired costumes that obscure their bodies and constrain their movements.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
6 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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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
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Sometimes the opinions of people can muddy your own thoughts.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The film has also helped resuscitate a dwindling population of ticket-goers hoping for a feel-good escape-hatch picture in the midst of darkening times and popcorn machines.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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The image below shows the SLS freeing itself of Earth, hauling the Artemis 2 mission to the darkening skies above Florida.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The aluminum and paraben-free formula applies easily and doesn’t leave stains or residue.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Designed to blend easily, dry quickly, stay off your clothes (stain-free) and last about six to seven days.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 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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Regular boundaries deepen bonds without dimming anyone’s growth.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The starvation of this central black hole was marked by the galaxy dimming by 95%, dropping to 5% of its original brightness.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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