blurring 1 of 2

noun

Definition of blurringnext
as in confusion

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blurring

2 of 2

verb

present participle of blur
1
as in confusing
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 obscuring
to make dark, dim, or indistinct evening shadows blurred the view of the valley from the overlook

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  1. confusion
  2. obscuring
  3. darkening
Noun
  • Here are three important steps that can make a difference: Simplify access to affordable internet programs: Right now, the USF includes several different programs to help people get connected, but they’re scattered across multiple agencies, creating confusion and frustration.
    Randy Ray, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
  • This creates immense confusion about how we’re supposed to store and ship our online orders.
    Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of confusion
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  • Smothered in clouds, this House of the Dragon valley provides perfect, obscuring aerial cover for anyone who might happen to be wandering around in the wilderness and stumbles into a dragon that went rogue decades ago.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2024
  • However, the relentless pursuit of RTO may be a costly distraction, obscuring deeper issues such as workforce reductions and the evolving nature of work, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence, that are hindering corporate performance.
    Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of obscuring
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  • The flowers and the ferns put themselves to bed, shedding petals, drying and darkening, folding up.
    Richard Brookhiser, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The weather is darkening, the leaves are falling and the zombies are nearing your doorstep.
    Annalise Frank, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of darkening
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