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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
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Squire’s story blurs ideological lines.
—Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
However, in recent seasons, color palettes have abandoned strict rules, giving way to a true stylistic revolution that completely blurs the traditional color scale.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
Western governments have expressed concern that the deployment of nuclear-capable systems in Belarus blurs longstanding boundaries between conventional and nuclear forces in Eastern Europe, increasing risks of escalation in a region already strained by the war in Ukraine.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Ben Hania is a documentarian who often blurs the line between fiction and nonfiction, and her decision to use Hind’s actual voice is of a piece with her other choices.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
This hybrid balm-powder formula delivers rich pigment with a soft-matte payoff that blurs the look of pores and smooths uneven skin.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
The description almost sounds psychedelic — the planet is shaped like a lemon, might have diamonds at its core, and blurs the line between what defines planets and stars, the release said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
What starts as a cathartic process spirals out-of-control, as the line between justice and madness blurs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
About Modern Work Spaces Hackl says that efficient workflows are still the primary goal, but the concept has changed in a way that blurs the lines of the classic three-sided shape.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Squire’s story blurs ideological lines.
—Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
However, in recent seasons, color palettes have abandoned strict rules, giving way to a true stylistic revolution that completely blurs the traditional color scale.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
Western governments have expressed concern that the deployment of nuclear-capable systems in Belarus blurs longstanding boundaries between conventional and nuclear forces in Eastern Europe, increasing risks of escalation in a region already strained by the war in Ukraine.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Ben Hania is a documentarian who often blurs the line between fiction and nonfiction, and her decision to use Hind’s actual voice is of a piece with her other choices.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
This hybrid balm-powder formula delivers rich pigment with a soft-matte payoff that blurs the look of pores and smooths uneven skin.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
The description almost sounds psychedelic — the planet is shaped like a lemon, might have diamonds at its core, and blurs the line between what defines planets and stars, the release said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
What starts as a cathartic process spirals out-of-control, as the line between justice and madness blurs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurs
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Red Rising is a book that seems to confuses some politically right-leaning readers, something which frustrates but doesn’t surprise Abughazaleh.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
19 Dec. 2025
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Mars’ clash with Neptune clouds your judgment and confuses your intuition.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In this way, Berlin and New York were linked as though through an imaginary tunnel that gave passage to the hidden or half-glimpsed sexualities that heteropatriarchy silences and obscures.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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This deliberately obscures the possibility that some victims were lactating female bears — and for every dead mother, there was probably at least one cub in danger of dying from starvation.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Jan. 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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Every night from January 2 – 4, the super Wolf Moon can be seen in the eastern sky as the sky darkens, rising higher and moving southward as midnight draws near, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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Ash-like material darkens the air, coming out of the giant cracks in the world Vecna ripped open by using the lives of four people, including the now-comatose Max, to open four gates from the Upside Down.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Stubborn stains, such as makeup, grass, and nail polish, can also benefit from a hot water wash.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Leaks, ceiling stains or granules in gutters may signal damaged or missing asphalt shingles.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In 2025, 23 weather and climate events exceeded $1 billion in damages, costing a total of around $115 billion, according to an analysis released Thursday by the nonprofit organization Climate Central.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
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The United States experienced nearly two dozen billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2025, causing at least 276 fatalities and costing a total of $115 billion in damages.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Travel hiccups, tech glitches or a conversation that spirals a lot faster than intended could easily push your buttons.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Bad fuel, hydraulic contamination, corrosion, or software glitches can cause catastrophic failures, sometimes in clusters if underlying maintenance issues exist.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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All told, whether a dive bar is in a downtown area, off a busy main street or hidden in a neighborhood, these are beloved spots that draw regulars and newcomers for the drinks, perhaps a good bar burger, but definitely the camaraderie.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some dishwasher pods contain rinse aid, which helps with the drying process and minimizes water spots, while others don't.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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