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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
Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
General admission in some sports is getting so expensive that the barrier between a VIP ticket and a general admission one now blurs because people will pay $1,000 or $1,500 to go to a basketball match on a normal seat in the grandstand.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The creamy stick blurs dark spots, redness, and under-eye circles with full coverage that adheres to even raised or textured skin.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
The city is virtually certain to apply, but the lack of clarity surrounding the application blurs a key part of the stadium plan after the Royals’ celebratory announcement in April.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
The uncertainty about who has legal jurisdiction over Alligator Alcatraz—the federal government or the state of Florida—blurs the lines of accountability and oversight.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The Maybelline Grippy Serum Primer is a near perfect formula that blurs fine lines and texture while also hydrating dry patches for just $10.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 May 2026
This beefy laptop blurs the line between an elite mobile gaming rig and a local-AI workstation.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
That doctrine blurs the line between soldier and civilian.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Verb
LaBarge frequently interrupts the telling to braid her narrative so tautly with those of others that their language blurs together, quotation marks vanishing, lines of demarcation eroding.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
General admission in some sports is getting so expensive that the barrier between a VIP ticket and a general admission one now blurs because people will pay $1,000 or $1,500 to go to a basketball match on a normal seat in the grandstand.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The creamy stick blurs dark spots, redness, and under-eye circles with full coverage that adheres to even raised or textured skin.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
The city is virtually certain to apply, but the lack of clarity surrounding the application blurs a key part of the stadium plan after the Royals’ celebratory announcement in April.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
The uncertainty about who has legal jurisdiction over Alligator Alcatraz—the federal government or the state of Florida—blurs the lines of accountability and oversight.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The Maybelline Grippy Serum Primer is a near perfect formula that blurs fine lines and texture while also hydrating dry patches for just $10.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 May 2026
This beefy laptop blurs the line between an elite mobile gaming rig and a local-AI workstation.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
That doctrine blurs the line between soldier and civilian.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurs
Verb
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There is a version of leadership that confuses visibility with impact, equating big initiatives and dramatic turnarounds with strong leadership.—
Monica Cutia,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The whole concept of toxic fandom confuses me because, outside of the anger and backwards thinking, because who cares about a movie franchise that much?—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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The focus on the regime changes inflicted on the Arab world and the Middle East at large obscures the routine violence inflicted on its people.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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The proximity of the scores obscures what, on closer inspection, is a striking divergence.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Dabbing the cloth in rubbing alcohol, working away the dirty blots on the glass, waiting for the haze in my head to focus, and a new line to come to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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One of the few blots on last summer’s Leeds copybook.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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His bad-boy swagger externally obfuscates his heart of gold, but his goodness and morality are apparent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The president obfuscates or lies; the press contradicts him; the Pentagon’s own investigators find against him; senators of both parties demand answers; and the polls turn against the war.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
27 May 2026
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Citizen scientists are invited to build their own instrument to measure changes that occur in the atmosphere when the sky momentarily darkens.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Pass the flame over the weed until the foliage darkens.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
16 May 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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Scratches, streaks, and a hazy appearance are common results of treating oven glass like any other surface, especially when stains have been baked on for some time.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The 10 Wisconsin electors, Chesebro and Troupis all settled a lawsuit that was brought against them by Democrats seeking damages.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The 52-year-old was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive disease that damages and scars lung tissue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The Bad Glitches There are some wonky animations and glitches.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Ash is aware there are some glitches in his movie.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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