blurs 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of blur

blurs

2 of 2

noun

plural of blur

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Recent Examples of blurs
Verb
Line Smoother preps and blurs, then Balance-n-Brighten delivers buildable, weightless coverage with marbleized pigments for a polished finish. ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 To be sure, Carrozzini himself stars in the movie, and his voice guides viewers through a journey that blurs the lines of what is perceived as real archival footage and what is markedly created via AI. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Expansive glass further blurs the boundary between the interior and exterior, particularly in the eight bedrooms, including the primary suite, which also features wide-plank wood floors from the soaring, coffered ceilings. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 As dark occurrences begin to shatter the quiet of their isolated home, the boy is forced to navigate a harrowing psychological nightmare where the line between real-world madness and supernatural terror blurs. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 This careful calibration of fit blurs the distinction between the gallery and the vitrine. Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 As the book proceeds, James blurs his actors together, in slightly eerie ways. Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Corruption talk blurs the distinctions between these three distinct things. Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Mercury, for instance, prioritizes logic and details that can be verified, while Pluto uncovers what’s been hidden beneath the surface and Neptune blurs the line between intuition and projection. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurs
Verb
  • Retreat to the previous paragraph if the question confuses you.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Any adversary who confuses media noise with American weakness will discover the truth the hard way.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There’s a certain philosophy to dressing the body in Japan where the clothing obscures the body.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Entertainment bots come with different engineering challenges, like whether a costume obscures vision or causes overheating.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Dabbing the cloth in rubbing alcohol, working away the dirty blots on the glass, waiting for the haze in my head to focus, and a new line to come to me.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • One of the few blots on last summer’s Leeds copybook.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Instead, Cubans turn to the internet, reading abroad what their government obfuscates or denies at home.
    Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
  • His bad-boy swagger externally obfuscates his heart of gold, but his goodness and morality are apparent.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Pour in the tomato puree, mix gently, partially cover, and cook until the puree darkens and thickens and has mostly been absorbed by the rice, about 3 minutes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Some woods are very photosensitive, like cherry and walnut, but cherry darkens with sun exposure while walnut fades.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The latter track takes overt inspiration from Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film Marie Antoinette, as Jepsen beckons her love to engage in life’s vices with her, like marring bedsheets with fruit stains and dashing nude through the garden.
    Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Homeowners can check that attic and soffit vents are clear and look for signs of moisture, water stains, mold, or visible frost during winter.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • On Friday, several voters who signed a referendum petition putting the new congressional district map to a statewide vote in November filed suit seeking class-action status for monetary damages against Hoskins.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The states’ lawsuit, filed Monday morning in the Southern District of New York, does not seek monetary damages from the federal government, but rather asks the court to block the rule, invalidate it and prevent DHS from using it.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Some deepfakes still have telltale flaws such as unnatural facial movements, lip-sync glitches, robotic speech or awkward pauses — but the technology is rapidly improving, a spokesperson for the organization said.
    Emily Elconin for CNN, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This check is considered essential because there have been glitches resulting in the wrong players being selected by AI, especially in a crowded penalty area or if there is doubt as to who played the ball and when.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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