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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
Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For him, the hardest questions are the ones in the gray areas, when curiosity blurs into risk.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Birney’s recent solo feature, Obex, is a surreal fantasy pic that premiered at Sundance 2025 and portrays a reclusive gamer whose search for his missing dog blurs the line between reality and fantasy.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Her work, spanning sharp menswear, collaborations with Adidas, and exhibitions at major art institutions, blurs the line between fashion, music, and literature.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
For all their evident overlap, the two marketplaces serve different crowds — even as the boundary between art and design blurs (Basic.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Alcohol blurs a person's judgment, reaction time and abilities.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Through her work, Adams blurs the line between artist and activist, performance and practice, making each appearance not just a show but a social and spiritual offering.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Panoramic glazing also blurs the lines between the interior and exterior worlds.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
On the third floor, The World of RH Bar and Lounge showcases highlights from other RH destinations around the world, including two jets RH One and Two, the RH Three yacht, and 26 restaurants and bars, showing how seamlessly the brand blurs the line between lifestyle and design.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For him, the hardest questions are the ones in the gray areas, when curiosity blurs into risk.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Birney’s recent solo feature, Obex, is a surreal fantasy pic that premiered at Sundance 2025 and portrays a reclusive gamer whose search for his missing dog blurs the line between reality and fantasy.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Her work, spanning sharp menswear, collaborations with Adidas, and exhibitions at major art institutions, blurs the line between fashion, music, and literature.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
For all their evident overlap, the two marketplaces serve different crowds — even as the boundary between art and design blurs (Basic.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Alcohol blurs a person's judgment, reaction time and abilities.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Through her work, Adams blurs the line between artist and activist, performance and practice, making each appearance not just a show but a social and spiritual offering.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Panoramic glazing also blurs the lines between the interior and exterior worlds.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurs
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And so an urban tunnel not only blocks some satellites, but confuses the listeners as to which are direct or reflected signals.—
Steve Tengler,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The delicate curtain slightly obscures a digital color photograph of a drawing by a museum employee reimagining Picasso’s painting.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Relatively high coverage at the national and state levels obscures the fact that in some local areas, vaccine coverage is low due to high numbers of exemptions, putting clusters of children at greater risk of disease.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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Gating much of that control behind certain subscription tiers further obfuscates what’s possible.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The radiant point of the Perseids is the constellation Perseus, which, from the Northern Hemisphere, rises in the northeast as the sky darkens during August.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Blocking the sunlight also darkens his living spaces.—
Roxana Popescu,
Mercury News,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Scrub any stains with a soft sponge or brush.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The judge declined to grant substantial monetary damages to the husband, however.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
10 Sep. 2025
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The complaint says McNeil suffered a range of injuries from the incident, including a concussion, and seeks $200,000 in damages.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Anyone following the world of wheels - or bought a Blazer in the last two years - will know the Chevy Blazer EV had a series of unfortunate electronic glitches in 2024, so much so that it was even recalled until GM could do an overhaul.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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At worst, there were glitches owed to habit.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the Olympics, tickets start at around 30 euros, with most under 100 euros (though some premium seats for the most popular spots can cost as much as 1,400 euros), with pricing varying by event, session, and category.—
Tiana Attride,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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For pet owners, this means that creating a warm environment, such as sunny spots or heated beds, can greatly improve your cat's comfort.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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