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as in confusing
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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as in obscuring
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
evening shadows blurred the view of the valley from the overlook
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Recent Examples of blurring
George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
On some TVs, overly aggressive motion blurring can also lead to ghosting or artifacts, such as soccer balls turning into streaks in the sky.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Hydrating, plumping, and pore-blurring, the formula boasts a skin-like finish that’s neither shiny nor overly matte.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Throughout Ranjha, Ben Tzur’s latest album with Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, the blurring of selves is the goal.
—Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
But the most significant blurring may come in the realm of data infrastructure.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Over the last few years, beauty has seen a massive blurring of lines between the wellness and health space and its convergence with beauty.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
These empowering opportunities provoke an unprecedented blurring of boundaries between them and the hypertext’s designers as far as authorship is concerned.
—Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
There’s a queerness to Mantello’s vision, including a blurring of gender associations that begins with its leads and radiates throughout, that ultimately drains the drama of its potency.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Vanishing walls of glass open to several terraces, effortlessly blurring the boundary between the inside and out, with a commercial-grade elevator servicing all four levels.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Find her firming night cream, rich-lady face oil, and blurring tinted sunscreen among a trove of other beauty gems.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The formula leaves skin with a velvety matte, poreless finish and wears beautifully under makeup thanks to its blurring effect.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Critics see this move as blurring the line between fiscal and monetary roles.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The three-book series follows Ronan Lynch, who can pull objects from his dreams, blurring the line between dreams and reality.
—Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The case exposes a flood of cheaply made, often fraudulent AI tracks on major streaming platforms, siphoning royalties, overwhelming detection systems and blurring the line between fan remix and scam.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The formula’s blurring effect also helps pores, discoloration, and uneven texture look filtered and less noticeable.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Noun
And at a blazing 240Hz refresh rate, ghosting, blurring, and screen-tearing will be kept at a minimum.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
On some TVs, overly aggressive motion blurring can also lead to ghosting or artifacts, such as soccer balls turning into streaks in the sky.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Hydrating, plumping, and pore-blurring, the formula boasts a skin-like finish that’s neither shiny nor overly matte.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Throughout Ranjha, Ben Tzur’s latest album with Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, the blurring of selves is the goal.
—Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
But the most significant blurring may come in the realm of data infrastructure.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Over the last few years, beauty has seen a massive blurring of lines between the wellness and health space and its convergence with beauty.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
These empowering opportunities provoke an unprecedented blurring of boundaries between them and the hypertext’s designers as far as authorship is concerned.
—Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
There’s a queerness to Mantello’s vision, including a blurring of gender associations that begins with its leads and radiates throughout, that ultimately drains the drama of its potency.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
The same Draymond Green who has spent much of his career blurring the line between basketball and mixed martial arts is now handing out lessons on sportsmanship.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Vanishing walls of glass open to several terraces, effortlessly blurring the boundary between the inside and out, with a commercial-grade elevator servicing all four levels.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Find her firming night cream, rich-lady face oil, and blurring tinted sunscreen among a trove of other beauty gems.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The formula leaves skin with a velvety matte, poreless finish and wears beautifully under makeup thanks to its blurring effect.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Critics see this move as blurring the line between fiscal and monetary roles.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The three-book series follows Ronan Lynch, who can pull objects from his dreams, blurring the line between dreams and reality.
—Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The case exposes a flood of cheaply made, often fraudulent AI tracks on major streaming platforms, siphoning royalties, overwhelming detection systems and blurring the line between fan remix and scam.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The formula’s blurring effect also helps pores, discoloration, and uneven texture look filtered and less noticeable.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurring
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Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said former President Joe Biden’s moment of confusion at the Obama Presidential Center’s dedication ceremony doesn’t paint a good image for Democrats.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
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Some confusion remained Saturday as to the terms of the settlement with the state, how close the parties are to that settlement and how much of the city’s street art would be removed under that agreement.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The most common mistake is confusing more communication with a better signal.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s investigation of the alternative medicine industry uncovered a pattern of practitioners across Georgia pushing legal limits on what they’re allowed to do and presenting confusing information about their credentials.—
Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Da Messina’s Annunciation famously excises the angel Gabriel, while Ghirri’s version further edits the event by also obscuring the Virgin herself.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The expression is aged in oak long enough to round the spirit without obscuring its herbal, earthy core.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Thoughts and feelings behave much the same way, clouding your outlook.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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What’s more, handling a mummy exposes it to potential contamination from modern bacteria and fungi, further clouding the picture of its microbial makeup.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Today, the skies seem to be darkening once again.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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One brush fire from the summer storm then split into two, and the raging flames sent plumes of black smoke upward, darkening the skies for miles and fouling the air.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
18 June 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
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The renderings, which showed an imposing new East Wing roughly a city block long, would be longer than the West Wing and almost completely obfuscating the view of the Treasury Building from the White House's South Lawn.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And Hanceville’s fate is as murky as the fog that pours in at night, blotting out buildings and blackening the road ahead.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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These tungsten atoms would then condense on the slightly cooler inside of the glass bulb, blackening it and dimming the light over time.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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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 Falcons don’t want any live pass rushers muddying the pocket and putting Penix at risk before he’s completely recovered from his knee injury.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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“Blurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurring. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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