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
Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
This is a log of liminal moments, blurring the space between orchestral ensemble and bedroom ambient project.
—Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
Tarun Galagali, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American rights to two films about the major U.K. rock band Blur: the documentary blur: To The End and the concert film blur: Live At Wembley Stadium, eyeing both for theatrical release later this year.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Penn himself is known for blurring the lines between actor and activist.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
This is a log of liminal moments, blurring the space between orchestral ensemble and bedroom ambient project.
—Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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In today’s progressively hybrid workplace, where the lines between work and home blur, the weight of such questions can feel heavier and more overwhelming.
—Tarun Galagali, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American rights to two films about the major U.K. rock band Blur: the documentary blur: To The End and the concert film blur: Live At Wembley Stadium, eyeing both for theatrical release later this year.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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These tools blur the line between reality and fiction, which can confuse audiences, especially younger viewers.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, her version is not to be confused with the film’s official soundtrack.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wedding Bells In August, engagement rumors began swirling when Gomez posted a mirror selfie that seemingly obscured an engagement ring on her finger with some pink love heart emojis.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Rasche, somewhat challenging his Succession corporate-hanger-on image, opts for a genial warmth that obscures emotional absence.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 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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If the spot has already darkened to a black stain, dip a toothbrush into a small amount of bleach and rub onto the stain.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eclipse totality is the phase in which the moon completely covers the sun, which causes the sky to darken.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Make sure packing paper is free of stains, smooth it out, and then use it to wrap gifts.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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This one also conquers mud prints, stains, odors, and whatever else your pet drags in from their outdoor adventures.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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One of the measures would have extended the existing parcel tax and added an inflation escalator, a detail the district obfuscated in the ballot language.Mercury News & East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Instead, the Sixers appear to have been fined for obfuscating his injury status with their public comments.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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If one of the lighting modes feels too bright, there are dimming options available, too.Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
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Either way, electrochromic dimming can darken or lighten the lenses at the touch of a button.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Blur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blur. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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