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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
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
The result is a constant state of urgency that blurs priorities and drains energy across the team.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
As the boundary between reality and performance blurs, the shifting relationship between filmmaker and subject calls into question who is actually making the film.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
As Nick and Jackie’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 Jan. 2026
About Modern Work Spaces Hackl says that efficient workflows are still the primary goal, but the concept has changed in a way that blurs the lines of the classic three-sided shape.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Squire’s story blurs ideological lines.
—Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
However, in recent seasons, color palettes have abandoned strict rules, giving way to a true stylistic revolution that completely blurs the traditional color scale.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
Ben Hania is a documentarian who often blurs the line between fiction and nonfiction, and her decision to use Hind’s actual voice is of a piece with her other choices.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
In her directorial feature debut, which blurs the boundaries between documentary and fiction, Nolitha Refilwe Mkulisi looks to revive the energy of beloved 1990s South African musical game show, Jam Alley, to take a very different look at her hometown, the village of Tapoleng.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
The result is a constant state of urgency that blurs priorities and drains energy across the team.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
As the boundary between reality and performance blurs, the shifting relationship between filmmaker and subject calls into question who is actually making the film.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
As Nick and Jackie’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 Jan. 2026
About Modern Work Spaces Hackl says that efficient workflows are still the primary goal, but the concept has changed in a way that blurs the lines of the classic three-sided shape.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Squire’s story blurs ideological lines.
—Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
However, in recent seasons, color palettes have abandoned strict rules, giving way to a true stylistic revolution that completely blurs the traditional color scale.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
Ben Hania is a documentarian who often blurs the line between fiction and nonfiction, and her decision to use Hind’s actual voice is of a piece with her other choices.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurs
Verb
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No one confuses kilowatt-hours with productivity, yet no serious economy flies blind without tracking them.—
Noosheen Hashemi,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Where the Roma obscured the line between a classic grand tourer and a sports car with supercar tendencies, the Amalfi confuses things further.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2026
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The chaos and controversy obscures positive developments that are occurring in Broward schools every day.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Amarnath told Fortune the political rhetoric around reshoring often obscures the reality facing manufacturers operating in the present tense.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 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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This higher temperature darkens the paste, slightly caramelizes the sugar, and deactivates enzymes that would otherwise break down pectin, resulting in a thicker, more cooked-tasting product.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Every night from January 2 – 4, the super Wolf Moon can be seen in the eastern sky as the sky darkens, rising higher and moving southward as midnight draws near, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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The combination of the formula's acidic component, which dissolves stains and the mild abrasive, which lifts the texture, effectively revives old cookware.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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And for particularly stubborn stains, carefully scrape them off with a razor blade.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Court records indicate the case went to trial in 2017 and the jury found that while Page was negligent, that negligence was not the cause of damages suffered by Miller.—
Clark Kauffman,
Des Moines Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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Texas Business Courts were created in 2024 to take on complex business litigation in cases seeking more than $5 million in damages.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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TikTok says the ongoing glitches are related to a power outage.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Those glitches intensified fears of government interference.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its hilly, historic neighborhoods feel frighteningly narrow in some spots.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Paris-Saint Germain, Newcastle United and Chelsea currently occupy the final three spots in the top eight, but are level on points with Barcelona, Sporting CP, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Atalanta.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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