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
Cristina Guevara, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
But convenience can blur the true cost.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
Critics may worry that a mayor serving on the MTA Board would politicize the agency or blur lines of authority.
—Jay Walder, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The boundaries between political authority, armed actors and criminal networks have become increasingly blurred.
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Even in Betwixtmas—that blur of days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve—some celebrities were out and about, showing off flashy timepieces.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
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The 40-year-old cooks up ways to make quarterbacks miserable in his sleep, devising schemes that are meant to lure as much as they are intended to confuse.—
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Canales-Pelaez said that local departments may be confusing administrative warrants with criminal ones, or overcomplying to avoid backlash from the state Legislature.—
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This International Dark Sky Park, located in southwest Texas, is about a six-hour drive from San Antonio, the nearest city, so there won't be much light pollution obscuring your views of the constellations.—
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Medical issues and money woes can create a fog of anxiety that obscures the path forward.—
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The taint of being part of the cheating 2017 Astros has worn off over the years, and Cubs fans are banging the drum for Bregman’s arrival, excited to have an offensive upgrade from Matt Shaw, who can still learn a lot from playing multiple positions and watching from the bench.—
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And, from this week’s issue, Nicola Twilley’s reporting on another lingering effect of the wildfires—smoke taint that is ruining grapes and threatening California’s wine industry.—
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Injuries are muddying the market for players such as Coby White, who has played fewer than half of the games this season because of recurring calf injuries.—
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Rain on parade morning muddied things for engineers and decorators.—
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Legal challenges looming The financial outlook could darken further depending on the judicial branch.—
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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.—
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Loloi Millie Gold and Charcoal Area Rug that looks straight out of a thrift store (in a good way), is stain-resistant, pet-friendly, and on sale starting at just $44.—
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Gently rub the stone over the stains, rinsing often as the soap scum builds up.—
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Instead, DeSantis unleashed a rambling recap of the past seven years, with plenty of unsourced statistics, claims of victory that aren’t supported by reality, and wording often designed to obfuscate the most controversial parts of his tenure.—
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Though some investors like lottery winner Edwin Castro have made headlines by purchasing multiple lots, the process is largely opaque and the names of the buyers are obfuscated by limited liability companies, or LLCs, Fairweather said.—
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The optimism, however, dimmed once the Texans asserted themselves.—
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David, in the meantime, is contending with the fact that the mood toward him has dimmed, even among people who are hopeful about his chances of reviving Paramount.—
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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