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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
Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
As Nick and Jacki’s conversations deepen, the line between witness and participant blurs, forcing both to confront what justice demands, what belief requires, and the perilous distance between true freedom and the illusion of self-determination.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Democrats worry the intelligence chief’s role blurs lines between national security and law enforcement, potentially laying groundwork for politically motivated claims.
—David Klepper, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Adding a gloss or balm on top further blurs the lip line, making lips look naturally defined, not obviously drawn on.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 5 Feb. 2026
The lightweight face-filter-like product blurs pores and lines while also giving skin a glowy look.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
As a popular fantasy series takes over his town, the line between fact and fiction blurs.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
The new position blurs that line even more.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
With exhibitions rotating every few months, and all works available for purchase via a QR code, the Living Room Gallery series blurs the line between hotel, gallery and community hub.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
At times, the distinction between mood and physical description blurs.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
As Nick and Jacki’s conversations deepen, the line between witness and participant blurs, forcing both to confront what justice demands, what belief requires, and the perilous distance between true freedom and the illusion of self-determination.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Democrats worry the intelligence chief’s role blurs lines between national security and law enforcement, potentially laying groundwork for politically motivated claims.
—David Klepper, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Adding a gloss or balm on top further blurs the lip line, making lips look naturally defined, not obviously drawn on.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 5 Feb. 2026
The lightweight face-filter-like product blurs pores and lines while also giving skin a glowy look.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
As a popular fantasy series takes over his town, the line between fact and fiction blurs.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
The new position blurs that line even more.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
With exhibitions rotating every few months, and all works available for purchase via a QR code, the Living Room Gallery series blurs the line between hotel, gallery and community hub.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurs
Verb
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No one confuses kilowatt-hours with productivity, yet no serious economy flies blind without tracking them.—
Noosheen Hashemi,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Where the Roma obscured the line between a classic grand tourer and a sports car with supercar tendencies, the Amalfi confuses things further.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But despite the new program’s promising rhetoric, the scientific framing of the announcement obscures a deeper policy problem.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rather than scrolling, people are reading of the mist that obscures Yorkshire moors and its inhabitants’ judgments.—
Hannah Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 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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In recent years, neighborhoods ranging from Hancock Park and Lincoln Heights to Mar Vista and Pico Union have been plagued by copper wire theft that darkens the streets.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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This higher temperature darkens the paste, slightly caramelizes the sugar, and deactivates enzymes that would otherwise break down pectin, resulting in a thicker, more cooked-tasting product.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Unexplained stains on a new pair of trousers.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The complaint does not list a specific dollar amount the city is seeking in damages.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Hulu has been operating on an old tech platform from before Disney took over the former joint venture that was plagued with glitches during the live Oscar telecast last year.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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TikTok says the ongoing glitches are related to a power outage.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Jessica Holmes, education program budget manager at the Department of Finance, said that approach was the only way to guarantee there would be spots for 4-year-olds statewide, even in areas where private child care providers are scarce.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove and Michael King already have spots in San Diego’s rotation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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