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
Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
And some apps actively blur the already hazy line between betting and other financial activities.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 5 June 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 Timbs and the Myspace profiles and the ringtones and the Canal St. tapes blurred together in a perfect little bit of alchemy.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
And some apps actively blur the already hazy line between betting and other financial activities.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 5 June 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
+
Industry first multi-controller
+
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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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 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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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
Noun
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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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Speculation that Miami will trade Alcantara before the MLB deadline has been muddied by the disarmingly lousy start to his season.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2025
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Others, eager to be liked or avoid seeming harsh, often soften their language, muddying expectations.—
Hanna Hart,
Forbes.com,
9 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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In footage captured during CBS Sports' broadcasts of the tournament, Bennett can be seen with a stain on his back as Scheffler carries him and chats with his wife.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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For years, Biden’s team lied and distracted and misled and obfuscated, and attacked anyone and everyone who declined to follow suit.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 May 2025
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Todd, the neighbor, even the strange apparitions are obfuscated simply because of their height, which adds to the eerieness of Indy’s experience but also makes Indy’s recognition of Todd’s voice all the more emotional.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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