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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
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
With four hard walls of solid weather protection and available heating and air conditioning, the Altus blurs the line between tent and RV, turning any pickup truck or 4x4 into a comfy camping rig with rock-solid all-season protection.
—New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026
This blurs the boundaries and risks jeopardizing some of the film and audiovisual industry support.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The move further blurs the line between the traditional financial industry and the growing world of crypto assets and digital finance.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 16 Apr. 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, 13 Apr. 2026
The French makeup pick blurs and brightens skin to achieve a filter-like look.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
But Neptune also blurs lines, which is why its influence can feel mysterious or even confusing at times.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
This distortion creates a dynamic that blurs the line between authority figure and peer ally, which is unhealthy, unproductive and simply not the role of public schools.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Martinez is throwing some blurs these days after returning this season following Tommy John surgery in June 2024.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
With four hard walls of solid weather protection and available heating and air conditioning, the Altus blurs the line between tent and RV, turning any pickup truck or 4x4 into a comfy camping rig with rock-solid all-season protection.
—New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026
This blurs the boundaries and risks jeopardizing some of the film and audiovisual industry support.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The move further blurs the line between the traditional financial industry and the growing world of crypto assets and digital finance.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 16 Apr. 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, 13 Apr. 2026
The French makeup pick blurs and brightens skin to achieve a filter-like look.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
But Neptune also blurs lines, which is why its influence can feel mysterious or even confusing at times.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
This distortion creates a dynamic that blurs the line between authority figure and peer ally, which is unhealthy, unproductive and simply not the role of public schools.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurs
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The low-performing chefs are Rhoda, whose lamb confuses the kids; Sherry, whose grits were oddly flavored; and Oscar, whose puff pastry soaked up all the deep-fryer oil.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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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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This language also obscures the ultimatums presented to Iran under threat of American force, making coercion sound like collaboration.—
Atom Ariola,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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What that survey obscures, however, is the cost of avoidance.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The songs spread outward from Morris’ small voice like paper towel blots.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 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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Without an atmosphere, the surface would be especially vulnerable to this process, known as space weathering, which gradually breaks down and darkens rock.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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As the song ticks past the 20-minute mark, Goldie’s voice gets increasingly desperate and the music darkens.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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Photos showed large, blue stains on the counter and floor, indicating blood had been cleaned from those areas.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Pre-treat stains on your oven mitts and throw them in the washing machine in warm or hot water with the towels.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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An army of lawyers showed up at a hearing Tuesday to iron out issues ahead of an upcoming trial to determine whether the owner and operator of the ship that struck the Key Bridge should be held liable for the full damages caused by the tragedy.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Musk is asking the court to unwind OpenAI’s conversion, remove Altman and Brock, and award him up to a hundred and fifty billion dollars (no typo) in damages.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The glitches were so disruptive that some schools decided to throw in the towel and delay the test to a later date.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Frustrations That Build Toward Release The song’s lyrics focus on small, relatable challenges; misplaced items, technical glitches, and everyday setbacks create tangible tension.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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