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as in confuses
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 obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
evening shadows blurred the view of the valley from the overlook
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Recent Examples of blurs
Ryan Swen, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
The use of blockchain effectively blurs these boundaries and merges them into one.
—Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This hideaway in Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood blurs the lines between highbrow design and youth culture.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
The Long Walk uses the rawness of its spartan premise to venture deep into uncomfortable territory, culminating in an ending that blurs the lines between perseverance and defeat, hope and nihilism.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
For him, the hardest questions are the ones in the gray areas, when curiosity blurs into risk.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Birney’s recent solo feature, Obex, is a surreal fantasy pic that premiered at Sundance 2025 and portrays a reclusive gamer whose search for his missing dog blurs the line between reality and fantasy.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Her work, spanning sharp menswear, collaborations with Adidas, and exhibitions at major art institutions, blurs the line between fashion, music, and literature.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
For all their evident overlap, the two marketplaces serve different crowds — even as the boundary between art and design blurs (Basic.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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When not in the heavy stage makeup that blurs the lines between Kikuo and Shunsuke, there is a slight coldness to his affect, especially compared to Yokohama’s more extroverted performance, which constantly calls into question the sincerity of his sentiments.
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The disinformation pushed by these types of influencers confuses audiences, leaves them less informed, and erodes trust in actual journalism.—
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Without it, greenwashing confuses customers and slows adoption.—
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The treacle, in any case, obscures noble intentions.—
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All that cash just obscures the dysfunction Obamacare has let loose in our health insurance market.—
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Gating much of that control behind certain subscription tiers further obfuscates what’s possible.—
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When that last stellar ember cools and darkens, the age of black holes will still be in its early days.—
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Yet this uncertainty comes as the global outlook darkens — both in economic and geopolitical terms.—
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Once the area has been allowed to air-dry for a few hours, repeat the process if any stains remain.—
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When squished, their orange-ish innards can leave stains on your walls, carpet, and flooring.—
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The case is now expected to move toward a trial where the court will decide how much Grimmway could pay in damages and what additional relief farmworkers may receive.—
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The lawsuit seeks unspecified monetary damages.—
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Theories ranged from camera bugs to online glitches, but one suggestion quickly unraveled the mystery.—
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Previous reporting by The Current and ProPublica revealed that was due to glitches in the digital platform people must use to enroll, chronic understaffing in the state agency charged with enrollment help and a maze of bureaucratic red tape.—
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In addition, the home features two parking spots.—
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There are also more than 1,000 guest rooms, a dozen dining spots, a spa, and 24/7 room service.—
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“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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