1
as in to confuse
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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2
as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
evening shadows blurred the view of the valley from the overlook
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as in taint
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Recent Examples of blur
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
The next few months were a blur of ups and downs, wins and losses.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Reynolds argued that contemporary pop is less about innovation and more about revisiting previous decades, blurring distinct eras, and nibbling away at the present’s identity.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The company says the trial uses machine learning to sharpen footage, reduce blur, and improve clarity.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
The next few months were a blur of ups and downs, wins and losses.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
These outlets will often edit videos and use other techniques, like blurring, to protect viewers and the victims.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Reynolds argued that contemporary pop is less about innovation and more about revisiting previous decades, blurring distinct eras, and nibbling away at the present’s identity.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
Verb
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Yes, God confuses the language and scatters everyone, thereby creating linguistic and cultural diversity.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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At one point, O’Steen was confused by a question, and the resulting back-and-forth was reminiscent of an Abbott and Costello repartee.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bill would prohibit federal and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks that obscure their identity during public-facing operations, with exemptions for medical and undercover purposes.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Justin shares Jack with wife Hailey Baldwin Bieber, and while the couple often shares photos of their son, his face is often obscured.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The taint is caused when a chemical compound, 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (TCA), interacts with bacteria or fungi in the wine bottle’s cork.—
Jeremy Harlan,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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Some argued that, given the presumptive unethical taint of such collections, human remains should be buried or otherwise respectfully disposed of.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Verb
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The third act could be described as structurally curious, as Mackenzie and Hopkins introduce some late-in-the-game flashbacks that, while grippingly shot, derail the story and muddy the waters of who we’re supposed to be rooting for.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Industrial is the biggest laggard, thanks to supply chain uncertainty also muddied by potential and real tariffs.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Thunder crackled and skies darkened in Mooresville.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Please note that leather conditioner does darken the color of the leather.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pre-treat any stains with a mild stain remover and blot with a dry white cloth to remove as much stain as possible prior to washing.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead of routing your traffic through a single server, your data travels through a secondary server to further obfuscate your activity.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement For years now, Putin has been obfuscating how weak the Russian economy really is, by hiding and fudging the numbers.—
Time,
Time,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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By the mid-1930s, however, Husseini’s influence was dimming.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Viture first made headlines with its Pro XR glasses, offering a 135-inch virtual screen and electrochromic dimming.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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