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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
Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Asked for further details, a Figure spokesperson says the company intends to detect, blur, and replace personal information in data from inside the home, similar to how Google Streetview blurs faces.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
The show blurs what happens in real life and things that are only in the serial killer’s mind.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
That continuity blurs the interiors with the outside world.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Together, O’Neill and Alicia navigate a rabbit hole of deranged folk singers, psychotic cops, boxing promoters, line dancing enthusiasts, and worst of all, podcasters, the truth blurs, bodies stack, and the nature of their search comes into question.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
The initiative highlights how the war in Ukraine blurs the line between civilian tech and military hardware, as armies seek to field cost-effective solutions of industrial strain and battlefield urgency.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The result is a bittersweet dramedy about rejection, resilience and legacy that blurs fiction and reality.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
As his imagination grows into vast cities and impossible creatures, fantasy blurs with reality.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Touch in Sol’s fan-favorite primer smooths skin with a lightweight, velvety finish that blurs the appearance of pores and grips onto makeup in place all day.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Asked for further details, a Figure spokesperson says the company intends to detect, blur, and replace personal information in data from inside the home, similar to how Google Streetview blurs faces.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
The show blurs what happens in real life and things that are only in the serial killer’s mind.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
That continuity blurs the interiors with the outside world.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Together, O’Neill and Alicia navigate a rabbit hole of deranged folk singers, psychotic cops, boxing promoters, line dancing enthusiasts, and worst of all, podcasters, the truth blurs, bodies stack, and the nature of their search comes into question.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
The initiative highlights how the war in Ukraine blurs the line between civilian tech and military hardware, as armies seek to field cost-effective solutions of industrial strain and battlefield urgency.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The result is a bittersweet dramedy about rejection, resilience and legacy that blurs fiction and reality.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
As his imagination grows into vast cities and impossible creatures, fantasy blurs with reality.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurs
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Typically caused by a sensitive immune system — which confuses innocuous bacteria for harmful pathogens — symptoms include fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight loss, anemia, skin changes, arthritis and more.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The disinformation pushed by these types of influencers confuses audiences, leaves them less informed, and erodes trust in actual journalism.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Sep. 2025
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But this becomes nearly impossible when a dense medium obscures the object.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Especially for a complex negotiation surrounding a shutdown, what’s technically true is often presented in a way that obscures the full picture.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 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 tree produces an annual fall harvest of walnuts, enclosed in a green husk that darkens when ripe.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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When the sky darkens, her stomach clenches.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Saffiano leather ages beautifully and is known for its resistance to scratches, stains, and scuffs.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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Cream of Tartar & Lemon Juice Paste Like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, cream of tartar and lemon shockingly has cleaning and brightening properties that are effective for lifting dirt and stains off grout lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Having claimed damages of £48,000, William received £1,800, along with a pension that barely covered his London expenses.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Under copyright law, rightsholders can sue and obtain statutory damages for individual acts of infringement — regardless of whether the infringer offers an opt-out or not.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Other pop acts have also suffered incidents at recent concerts, with Katy Perry and Beyoncé experiencing technical glitches at their shows this summer.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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Since Buzzard's Roost opened in 2023, the staff has experienced unexplained broken glasses, books falling off the shelf and many elevator and electronic glitches.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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For its relatively small footprint, Hôtel Place d'Armes punches far above its weight from a culinary POV, with a fabulous on-site brasserie, a trendy sushi bar, and a panoramic roof terrace (open seasonally) that’s widely considered one of the city’s best spots for outdoor drinks with a view.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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The brand has controlled price hikes for now but expects to raise them at some point, albeit in specific spots rather than across-the-board, John said.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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