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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
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
In a radical move that blurs the line between traditional sailing and motorsport, SailGP last year quietly began testing an active water-jet propulsion system designed to artificially push the boats up onto their foils when nature refuses to cooperate.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 May 2026
In a 50-person consumer perception study conducted by Rare, 92 percent of participants said this medium-full coverage formula blurs the skin.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
With Horowitz providing connections and real-world experience, and White bringing a rare natural gift, the pair form an unlikely partnership that blurs the line between craftsmanship and crime.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Verb
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
In a radical move that blurs the line between traditional sailing and motorsport, SailGP last year quietly began testing an active water-jet propulsion system designed to artificially push the boats up onto their foils when nature refuses to cooperate.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 May 2026
In a 50-person consumer perception study conducted by Rare, 92 percent of participants said this medium-full coverage formula blurs the skin.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
With Horowitz providing connections and real-world experience, and White bringing a rare natural gift, the pair form an unlikely partnership that blurs the line between craftsmanship and crime.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 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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But rapid price declines carry a distinctive risk that this typical framing obscures.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The documents, leaked to USA TODAY by a source inside Patriot Front, show how the group finds new recruits, choreographs its rallies and events, and obscures its true mission behind language stressing patriotism and plausible deniability.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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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
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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
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Seal grout lines once or twice a year to protect against moisture, dirt, and stains, reducing future cleaning efforts.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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There's just big coffee mugs with old stains and locals in flannel shirts talking about the day.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The Iskanders sued Grossman and Erickson, and last week a jury found the pair liable in the boys’ deaths, awarding $176 million in damages to parents Nancy and Karim Iskander and younger son Zachary for wrongful death and emotional distress.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Though the lawsuit seeks upwards of $1 million in damages, the woman said, the effort isn’t about money.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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When Facebook’s massive IPO debuted on the Nasdaq exchange in 2012, technical glitches delayed its opening.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Misleading numbers and secretive spending aren’t mere glitches in this administration.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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