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
Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
This staggering novel blurs the line between fact and fiction to underscore the importance of storytelling itself, as a practice of endurance, and resistance.
—Lauren Leblanc, New York Times, 20 May 2025
PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Weight:: 510 g (1.1lb) Today's Best Deals Check Amazon
Reasons to buy
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Industry first multi-controller
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12.1 megapixel camera
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Blu-ray quality video recording
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Wifi video streaming capability
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Needs batteries
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Lots of image blur if not tripod mounted.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 25 May 2025
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Verb
The style, which was proving popular in the business world, further blurred the line between public and private spaces.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
This staggering novel blurs the line between fact and fiction to underscore the importance of storytelling itself, as a practice of endurance, and resistance.
—Lauren Leblanc, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Noun
Wide aperture prime lenses are solid tools for creating images with softly defocused background blur, also called bokeh.
—PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Weight:: 510 g (1.1lb) Today's Best Deals Check Amazon
Reasons to buy
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Industry first multi-controller
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12.1 megapixel camera
+
Blu-ray quality video recording
+
Wifi video streaming capability
Reasons to avoid
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Needs batteries
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Lots of image blur if not tripod mounted.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
Verb
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The measures are set to take effect on Monday and have left many Haitians confused.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Elections and Certifications Don’t confuse a benefit or B corporation with a B Corp.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The raw data obscures just how substantial and prolonged the downfall of the little guy in the NBA has been.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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Complicating matters further are sophisticated networks of onshore and offshore actors who facilitate illicit operations by obscuring catch data, obfuscating labor abuses, and lobbying to maintain lax regulations, according to C4ADS.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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In his podcast on The Daily Wire this week, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro cited the taint of the jet deal and called on his listeners to honestly consider its implications.—
Howard LaFranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 May 2025
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Chapter 7 Delaware Bay Water that Americans rely on for drinking and irrigation under threat from taint of saltwater Between New Jersey and Delaware, the river gives way to the Delaware Bay, where the water is salty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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But frequent policy shifts and developments have been muddying the picture.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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On its final major race weekend in this iteration, a Friday night thunderstorm muddied the track.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Coutts had the white fireplace darkened to black with a Portola lime wash.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Asked whether Trump had helped his campaign, by darkening the brand of strongman leaders, Albanese told the ABC on Monday that Dutton had done that by himself.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Dorai Home Dish Pad – Quick-Dry Diatomite Stone Drying Mat for Kitchen Counter Compressed diatomaceous earth will also hold onto stains, which makes sense given the fact that its job is to absorb moisture.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Many of the vessels were sunk in very deep water, and a reconnaissance mission would require a significant amount of time and funds, by which point the more than 80-year-old wrecks could be little more than rust stains on the seafloor.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 June 2025
Verb
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What the fourth-quarter comebacks obfuscate is that Boston has to build a 20-point lead in the first place!—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
10 May 2025
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Advanced Evasion Techniques Once installed, the app utilizes several advanced techniques to evade detection by conventional antivirus and mobile security tools: • Obfuscation: The malware’s code is intentionally obfuscated to hinder reverse engineering and detection.—
Yaamini Barathi Mohan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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As chaos broke out, the lights dimmed, and a spotlight hit the crow's nest, revealing May.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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However, with revenue projections for the budget year that begins July 1 dimming in the months since the governor made his proposal, legislators approved some new ideas to bring in more money, including changes that would allow Illinois to tax offshore and out-of-state corporate profits.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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