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as in confuses
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 obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
evening shadows blurred the view of the valley from the overlook
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Recent Examples of blurs
Eva Wiseman, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Momentum stalls, focus blurs, energy dissipates, and frustration mounts.
—Stevo Pavićević, Harvard Business Review, 1 May 2026
Martinez is throwing some blurs these days after returning this season following Tommy John surgery in June 2024.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
With four hard walls of solid weather protection and available heating and air conditioning, the Altus blurs the line between tent and RV, turning any pickup truck or 4x4 into a comfy camping rig with rock-solid all-season protection.
—New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026
This blurs the boundaries and risks jeopardizing some of the film and audiovisual industry support.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The move further blurs the line between the traditional financial industry and the growing world of crypto assets and digital finance.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
As Nick and Jacki’s conversations deepen, the line between witness and participant blurs, forcing both to confront what justice demands, what belief requires, and the perilous distance between true freedom and the illusion of self determination.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
The French makeup pick blurs and brightens skin to achieve a filter-like look.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
The doors are closed on the relationship, the focus blurs.
—Eva Wiseman, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Momentum stalls, focus blurs, energy dissipates, and frustration mounts.
—Stevo Pavićević, Harvard Business Review, 1 May 2026
Martinez is throwing some blurs these days after returning this season following Tommy John surgery in June 2024.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
With four hard walls of solid weather protection and available heating and air conditioning, the Altus blurs the line between tent and RV, turning any pickup truck or 4x4 into a comfy camping rig with rock-solid all-season protection.
—New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026
This blurs the boundaries and risks jeopardizing some of the film and audiovisual industry support.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The move further blurs the line between the traditional financial industry and the growing world of crypto assets and digital finance.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
As Nick and Jacki’s conversations deepen, the line between witness and participant blurs, forcing both to confront what justice demands, what belief requires, and the perilous distance between true freedom and the illusion of self determination.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
The French makeup pick blurs and brightens skin to achieve a filter-like look.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurs
Verb
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The odor masks the scent of animals' preferred vegetables and confuses insect pests, including aphids, carrot flies, cabbage worms and loopers, spider mites, thrips, and Japanese beetles.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026
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The low-performing chefs are Rhoda, whose lamb confuses the kids; Sherry, whose grits were oddly flavored; and Oscar, whose puff pastry soaked up all the deep-fryer oil.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This narrative, reliably recycled by politicians seeking reelection and economists insulated from everyday pressures, obscures a more complicated reality.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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In many locations, the brightness of artificial light sources obscures the beauty of the night sky.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The songs spread outward from Morris’ small voice like paper towel blots.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Director Antonio Campos shoots this exchange in the shadows, a choice that only obfuscates this pivotal moment further.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2025
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Local students tend to know about the province’s nationalistic perspective, due to their high school curriculum, but this deliberately (and understandably) obfuscates the larger Canadian picture to try to foster a firmer attachment to Quebec’s language and culture.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Its charming glow is often visible even before the sky fully darkens, which is so fitting and poetic when considering both the planetary and astrological essence of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Without an atmosphere, the surface would be especially vulnerable to this process, known as space weathering, which gradually breaks down and darkens rock.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
Noun
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While brown stains give off more of a traditional look, a charcoal gray or black stain provides a sleek, modern look on a horizontal fence.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
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Will homemade detergent work on tough stains?—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Still, the agreement had left the door open for the Gossip Girl alum to seek damages and legal fees—though that option appears to be unavailable for the time being.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2026
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While Capital One's lawsuit seeks damages, the bank said its primary goal of the litigation is to expose and deter bad actors and the firms that enable them.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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There were glitches and gaffes aplenty.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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The glitches were so disruptive that some schools decided to throw in the towel and delay the test to a later date.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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