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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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
Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
By the time the film was re-cut to blur their names, more than 18 million people had watched, according to court documents.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
Tim Ellis, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
No hidden cameras, just a little blur here and there for the cellulite.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The high-profile lawyer, who spent more than 20 years working in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, said the lack of clarity blurs the lines on discovery obligations, which could allow for access to evidence in preparation for Mangione’s trial.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
By the time the film was re-cut to blur their names, more than 18 million people had watched, according to court documents.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
As a spectacle, there is the gasp at a ball in a speed of sound blur.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
No hidden cameras, just a little blur here and there for the cellulite.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blur
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This specific design broke the decoy’s shape into smaller visual fragments, confusing the predators.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Some reports by think tanks and on social media appear to confuse TdA with South American theft groups (SATG) operating in the Midwest.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
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Dublin and Edinburgh will see 41% and 40% of the sun obscured, respectively.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Many are registered under foreign flags to obscure their origins.Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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The sordid origin story of infidelity that explains Elphaba’s birth and dysfunctional family taints everything that follows.Armond White, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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But their chances of finding employment or a project or business to invest in remain slim, owing to their citizenship and the taint of the Russian corporate world.Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 13 May 2022
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Instead of providing an indispensable clarification, the election had utterly muddied the situation.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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But other Democrats worry that Biden risks muddying the waters and leading voters to conclude that both sides are simply using the legal system for their own ends.Tyler Pager and Meryl Kornfield The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Those who anticipate a darkening cold war between China and Trump’s United States are misguided.Yan Xuetong, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
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The weed contains two psoralen derivates that can darken sick upon exposure to UV light.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 27 Nov. 2024
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While detergent, Fels-Naphtha soap and vinegar and baking soda can remove a lot of stains, at some point every t-shirt is beyond saving.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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This versatile spray dries in just 10 minutes and can be used on a wide range of fabrics, from leather to suede, to waterproof your shoes and protect them from stains.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
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The children’s parentage was selectively obfuscated.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sampling is very subtle, and almost a little obfuscated by the rest of the score.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 Dec. 2024
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But some economists caution that tariff and mass-deportation proposals, if implemented after Donald Trump becomes president, could dim the jobs outlook.Russ Wiles, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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Just last month, Radio City completed the replacement of more than 10,000 linear feet of dimming neon tubes as part of a resplendent restoration of its wraparound Art Deco marquee and vertical signs.John Freeman Gill, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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