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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
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
To address privacy concerns, UC San Diego blurs homes, parking lots and other nearby features that could track people in real time.
—Paul Rogers, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
The use of blockchain effectively blurs these boundaries and merges them into one.
—Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This hideaway in Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood blurs the lines between highbrow design and youth culture.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
The Long Walk uses the rawness of its spartan premise to venture deep into uncomfortable territory, culminating in an ending that blurs the lines between perseverance and defeat, hope and nihilism.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 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
Noun
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
To address privacy concerns, UC San Diego blurs homes, parking lots and other nearby features that could track people in real time.
—Paul Rogers, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
The use of blockchain effectively blurs these boundaries and merges them into one.
—Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This hideaway in Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood blurs the lines between highbrow design and youth culture.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
The Long Walk uses the rawness of its spartan premise to venture deep into uncomfortable territory, culminating in an ending that blurs the lines between perseverance and defeat, hope and nihilism.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 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
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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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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The treacle, in any case, obscures noble intentions.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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When that last stellar ember cools and darkens, the age of black holes will still be in its early days.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
24 Sep. 2025
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Yet this uncertainty comes as the global outlook darkens — both in economic and geopolitical terms.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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From pretreating stains to drying methods and brightening tricks, here’s exactly how to wash white towels the right way.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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After the hat has cooled, Rosa—a factory floor veteran of 30 years—will steam it to relax the fur’s fibers, and then inspect it for stains and imperfections.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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The daycare owners also signed away their right to sue for flood damages, but the state did not place a restrictive covenant on their remaining property.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Around $150,000 in attorney’s fees, damages and more, actually.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Theories ranged from camera bugs to online glitches, but one suggestion quickly unraveled the mystery.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The scandal exposed how some wealthy families cheated and bribed to secure spots for their children at elite universities, sparking nationwide outrage over denied opportunities for more deserving students.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Miami office of the National Weather Service said the region could see 1 to 2 inches of rain over the weekend, with some spots seeing up to 3 inches under particularly heavy rainstorms.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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