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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
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Alcohol blurs a person's judgment, reaction time and abilities.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Through her work, Adams blurs the line between artist and activist, performance and practice, making each appearance not just a show but a social and spiritual offering.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Identity erodes as what once made the company distinct blurs under outside pressure.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Panoramic glazing also blurs the lines between the interior and exterior worlds.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Tipping the scales back and forth, Russell blurs the line between fan and celebrity entirely, upping the mutual desperation to an unpredictable boiling point.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
Others wonder if the broader involvement of Hudson and behind-the-scenes maneuvering blurs the lines between team access and personal branding.
—Cecil Merkerson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
My first book blurs the lines between self and other, deals with multiples of the self, explores variations and iterations of the same events.
—Literary Hub
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
For all their evident overlap, the two marketplaces serve different crowds — even as the boundary between art and design blurs (Basic.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Alcohol blurs a person's judgment, reaction time and abilities.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Through her work, Adams blurs the line between artist and activist, performance and practice, making each appearance not just a show but a social and spiritual offering.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Identity erodes as what once made the company distinct blurs under outside pressure.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Panoramic glazing also blurs the lines between the interior and exterior worlds.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Tipping the scales back and forth, Russell blurs the line between fan and celebrity entirely, upping the mutual desperation to an unpredictable boiling point.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
Others wonder if the broader involvement of Hudson and behind-the-scenes maneuvering blurs the lines between team access and personal branding.
—Cecil Merkerson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
My first book blurs the lines between self and other, deals with multiples of the self, explores variations and iterations of the same events.
—Literary Hub
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurs
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And so an urban tunnel not only blocks some satellites, but confuses the listeners as to which are direct or reflected signals.—
Steve Tengler,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My outfit is indistinct, but my slight smile is obvious, even as my hand obscures half of my face.—
Amanda Uhle
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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This position also obscures NGC 6302’s ancient, stellar core.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Aug. 2025
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The radiant point of the Perseids is the constellation Perseus, which, from the Northern Hemisphere, rises in the northeast as the sky darkens during August.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Blocking the sunlight also darkens his living spaces.—
Roxana Popescu,
Mercury News,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Removing Stains From Linoleum Floors Linoleum floors can get stains and discoloration from heavy foot traffic, food spills, pets, or heavy furniture that's been sitting on them for some time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Still, sometimes the heat is impossible to ignore — evident in the small sweat stains on Dinkel’s blue collared shirt.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Clemishire and her father are seeking civil damages in excess of $1 million.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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The verdict, which multiple outlets reported took roughly one hour, carried financial implications—the jury decided whether the rapper would owe damages claimed by Ellis—and legal implications.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At worst, there were glitches owed to habit.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
5 Sep. 2025
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But there have been struggles, such as with early software glitches in the automaker’s EVs and the demise of a significant partnership on in-car technology with Amazon.—
The Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Two front pockets create cozy spots for your hands, and the zippered chest pocket offers easy access to small essentials.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Surprisingly, though, some items are actually cheaper at the airport than at regular spots.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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A number of fans in the background are moving with a uniform motion, and some of the faces have noticeable distortions.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Imports fell more than analysts expected, in a reversal of a surge in February and March; those distortions pushed down GDP at the start of the year, though the economy is expected to grow more in the second quarter.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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