FUZZ (UP) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

fuzz (up)

verb

Definition of fuzz (up)

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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The blurs in question are unassumingly tucked within plain phrases.

— New York Times, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Each image is automatically anonymized, with potentially identifying information, like faces and license plates, detected and blurred.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of blur

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Betting apps could further obscure the nature of digital addiction, who is most vulnerable to harm, and why.

— Isabella Cueto, STAT, 13 Nov. 2026
When public benefits are obscured, people are more likely to underestimate government’s contribution to their lives.

— Nevin Cohen, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of obscure

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Again, some are pretty obvious—wide-angle broadens the lens's view, Vignette darkens the edges, and Soft Focus captures glowing, ethereal pictures.

— Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
This approach offers a bold personal statement without overwhelming or darkening the entire room.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 3 Nov. 2026

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fuzz (up)

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