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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as in confusion
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Recent Examples of blurring
Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Joining them are a mix of international stars such as Lorde, Interpol and Turnstile, setting the stage for a genre-blurring, world-class event.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
One analysis found that celebrities are twice as likely to divorce as the rest of us, likely due to public scrutiny and the blurring of personal and professional boundaries.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
This blurring of the line between street gangs and rock bands, the interchangeability of instruments made for the musician’s stage and for the warrior’s battlefield, is deliberate and meaningful.
—Peter Ames Carlin, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
At the core of the Aspen event was an ethos of boundary-blurring across disciplines, backgrounds, and senses.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
However, that is a small price to pay for blurring fine lines without Botox.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
That means floor-to-ceiling glass that can slide down at the push of a button, blurring the line between indoors and outdoors.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Like many other Russians that come into Baranov’s orbit, Berezovski is enjoying the fruits of perestroika, blurring the boundaries of business and politics that will later lead to several assassination attempts and his sudden, unexpected death at 67.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Further blurring the metafictional line, Paul McCartney and Elton John show up in the sequel as themselves, and actually play with the band.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
Extending military honors to Babbitt goes a step further, critics argue, by legitimizing the actions of the rioters and blurring the line between service to the country and an assault on democratic institutions.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The music video is a surreal AI marvel — reminiscent of a Quentin Tarantino fever dream — blurring the lines between the past and future while showcasing the swagger of narco-cinema.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Islamic eschatology warned of a deceiver who distorts perception, blurring reality.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
This blurring of what is ‘defense’ is important as the potential attack surface becomes both global and digital.
—Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Joining them are a mix of international stars such as Lorde, Interpol and Turnstile, setting the stage for a genre-blurring, world-class event.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
One analysis found that celebrities are twice as likely to divorce as the rest of us, likely due to public scrutiny and the blurring of personal and professional boundaries.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
This blurring of the line between street gangs and rock bands, the interchangeability of instruments made for the musician’s stage and for the warrior’s battlefield, is deliberate and meaningful.
—Peter Ames Carlin, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
At the core of the Aspen event was an ethos of boundary-blurring across disciplines, backgrounds, and senses.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Over three decades, the community has witnessed the Chens’ children growing up—attending their sports games, hearing them practice piano in the restaurant, and blurring the line between customer and friend.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
However, that is a small price to pay for blurring fine lines without Botox.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
That means floor-to-ceiling glass that can slide down at the push of a button, blurring the line between indoors and outdoors.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Like many other Russians that come into Baranov’s orbit, Berezovski is enjoying the fruits of perestroika, blurring the boundaries of business and politics that will later lead to several assassination attempts and his sudden, unexpected death at 67.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Further blurring the metafictional line, Paul McCartney and Elton John show up in the sequel as themselves, and actually play with the band.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
Extending military honors to Babbitt goes a step further, critics argue, by legitimizing the actions of the rioters and blurring the line between service to the country and an assault on democratic institutions.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The music video is a surreal AI marvel — reminiscent of a Quentin Tarantino fever dream — blurring the lines between the past and future while showcasing the swagger of narco-cinema.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Islamic eschatology warned of a deceiver who distorts perception, blurring reality.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurring
Verb
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In such a large, complex, dangerous, and confusing world, can one person make a difference to anything?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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These fictional AIs tapped into our deepest worries about healthcare—long waits at the doctor's office, confusing medical information and the wish for constant health guidance.—
Sanath Chilakala,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The distance blur can also be dramatic, obscuring your view of what’s to come and essentially hiding its beauty.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Then there’s a period where addiction is obscuring whatever that initial wound is.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, there has been confusion over how many shots were fired when Finicum was killed and who fired them.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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But that means there’s even more opportunity for confusion.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles, clouding skies and choking air quality in distant cities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Markets are treading water ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium, with mixed data clouding hopes for a September Fed rate cut.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Flowers are typically pale blue to lavender, darkening along the midrib and toward the tip of each petal.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Check the butter for signs of spoiling, including darkening, a foul odor, and/or a sour taste.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This involves obfuscating the identity of its crawler bot and cloaking its ASNs (unique codes used by networks to exchange information).—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Each footstep sent up clouds of dust and ash, coating everything, including my mouth and teeth, in fine grit, blackening my snot and saliva.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In no time, volcanic ash spreads to the heavily populated capital of Tokyo, fogging up the air and blanketing buildings and vehicles.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Blurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurring. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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