as in to blur
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
picture postcards never show those not-infrequent days when the coastal scenery is fuzzed up by fog
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Myopia is when someone can see objects close-up but their vision becomes blurred when looking at objects farther away, and astigmatism is a condition in which either the eye’s cornea or lens has a different shape than normal, causing blurred vision.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
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Floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive terraces blur the line between indoors and out, while interiors balance modern elegance with a sense of calm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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In some cases, ATM security cameras photographed people using debit cards to withdraw cash, sometimes wearing COVID-19-era masks to obscure their faces.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, this past weekend, reports emerged that two American military cargo jets deported people to Africa on flights that appear to have had their transponders turned off, preventing tracking by obscuring their locations from public flight databases and other nearby aircraft.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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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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Their views on the economy's trajectory have darkened, with only 25 percent saying in September that things were getting better, down from 28 percent in August.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Fuzz (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzz%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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