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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
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
For days when she’s getting photographed or heading to a board meeting, Givenchy’s loose powder sets and blurs; while Maybelline’s liquid eyeliner gives her gave a subtle lift.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
Despite acknowledging that the DNA supports the presence of an unknown person at the scene, which strongly corroborates Zeigler’s claim that he was jumped by two dark blurs the night of the murders, the judge speculated that meant Zeigler probably hired someone to help with his crime.
—Gail Hollenbeck, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The sun meeting Neptune blurs the edges in your partnerships.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
The glowy formula blurs pores and plumps the skin.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
In the movie theater, and increasingly on smaller screens, the boundaries between real and reel wavers and blurs.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Drone warfare blurs traditional front lines The rapid spread of inexpensive drones has increasingly blurred traditional front lines, putting even rear-area bases at risk.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
But Hefty said that blurs the oversight executed by DERM.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
But Jones blurs party lines with some of his other stances, including energy, deregulation and housing.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
For days when she’s getting photographed or heading to a board meeting, Givenchy’s loose powder sets and blurs; while Maybelline’s liquid eyeliner gives her gave a subtle lift.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
Despite acknowledging that the DNA supports the presence of an unknown person at the scene, which strongly corroborates Zeigler’s claim that he was jumped by two dark blurs the night of the murders, the judge speculated that meant Zeigler probably hired someone to help with his crime.
—Gail Hollenbeck, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The sun meeting Neptune blurs the edges in your partnerships.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
The glowy formula blurs pores and plumps the skin.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
In the movie theater, and increasingly on smaller screens, the boundaries between real and reel wavers and blurs.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Drone warfare blurs traditional front lines The rapid spread of inexpensive drones has increasingly blurred traditional front lines, putting even rear-area bases at risk.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
But Hefty said that blurs the oversight executed by DERM.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurs
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Go somewhere that confuses your algorithm.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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An actress in 1962 Cuban, as its missiles crisis rages, confuses her role in a film and real life.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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The White House offer does not address several of the Democrats' top priorities, including requiring judicial warrants to enter private properties and barring agents from wearing masks, which obscures identities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Often, the design’s playfulness obscures the protagonist’s malaise.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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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
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As Europe's political climate darkens against refugees, asylum seekers and economic migrants, with governments including that of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni focusing resources on limiting new arrivals, Milan is taking a stand for a different approach.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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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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Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop Deals The Roborock Q10 S5+ is a heavy-hitting two-in-one vacuum and mop that tackles stubborn stains and deep carpet debris with a massive 10,000Pa suction and sonic mopping that scrubs 3,000 times per minute.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Get rid of tough stains on carpet and upholstery with this compact, portable cleaner.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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While the $6 million in damages a jury in Los Angeles awarded to the 20-year-old plaintiff — which the companies vowed to appeal — will barely register on their balance sheets, the impact of the verdict will likely be more damaging and harder to quantify.—
Kurt Wagner,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
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The judge has final say over how much damages are awarded.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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The complaint comes as radio/ backup camera glitches or not working and fault codes point to a bad ignition.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sexistential ’s production judders and glitches in ways that call to mind ’80s synth experimentalists such as Art of Noise and the rowdy sample collaging of the Beastie Boys in the ’90s.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Newer spots like Morzelleria Scinduta de’ Barracchi in Catanzaro, which reimagines the city’s beloved morzello, or De’ Minimi in Tropea, signal a new generation honoring Calabrian flavors while pushing them forward in a thoughtful and innovative way.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Brett Sheerin, owner of Maui True North, which offers surf and kitesurfing lessons, encourages visitors to check water quality advisories before going into the ocean, noting many popular surf spots on Maui are registering high bacteria counts.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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