blurs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of blur
1
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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2
as in obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct evening shadows blurred the view of the valley from the overlook

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blurs

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noun

plural of blur
as in blots

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Recent Examples of blurs
Verb
Blending 1970s sci-fi aesthetics with a timeless world where cell phones are the only markers of temporal difference, the film blurs the boundaries between memory, history and the supernatural. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026 The administration’s pursuit of profit and peace blurs the line between public and private interests. — Max Boot, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2026 But even with 22 tracks to work with, the sound too often defaults to a similar muted backdrop, which blurs some of the less distinct songs together. — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026 Hoover’s 2018 novel, Verity, is a gripping mystery where trust is elusive and the line between fiction and reality blurs. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 Within a few blinks, the red-and-white curbing blurs into a solid pink, and a hint of tunnel vision creeps in while the electronic stability control steadies the Bolide. — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026 Line Smoother preps and blurs, then Balance-n-Brighten delivers buildable, weightless coverage with marbleized pigments for a polished finish. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 To be sure, Carrozzini himself stars in the movie, and his voice guides viewers through a journey that blurs the lines of what is perceived as real archival footage and what is markedly created via AI. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 This careful calibration of fit blurs the distinction between the gallery and the vitrine. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurs
  1. confuses
  2. obscures
  3. blots
  4. obfuscates
  5. darkens
  6. stains
  7. damages
  8. glitches
Verb
  • The legal system dehumanizes her, the support group confuses her, and one of her friends painfully disappoints her.
    — Carey Purcell, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This confuses each Nyota but also those around them, who note that the Nyotas have rather quickly assumed new hairstyles but also that neither is behaving quite like herself.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of confuses
Verb
  • That is, when the dialogue is audible at all; much of it ends up subsumed by a thundering sound mix that obscures what you’re actually meant to hear.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Pedestrians walk along Marina Bay as thick haze obscures the Merlion park and surrounding skyline in Singapore on October 14, 2026.
    — Jenny Lee,Zechariah Chan, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of obscures
Noun
  • Dabbing the cloth in rubbing alcohol, working away the dirty blots on the glass, waiting for the haze in my head to focus, and a new line to come to me.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • One of the few blots on last summer’s Leeds copybook.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Definition of blots
Verb
  • Instead, Cubans turn to the internet, reading abroad what their government obfuscates or denies at home.
    — Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
  • His bad-boy swagger externally obfuscates his heart of gold, but his goodness and morality are apparent.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Definition of obfuscates
Verb
  • Instead, the surrounding sky darkens, increasing the contrast until the pale daytime moon seems to switch on at dusk and grow increasingly brilliant.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Cook until the sauce darkens and thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of darkens
Noun
  • Rodent droppings and urine stains were found on the floors in the miscellaneous storage room, dry storage and bar.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Lacoste took inspiration straight from the tennis court, showing jeans with clay-like stains.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of stains
Noun
  • Having presented what seemed to be a solid alibi, Archer won and was awarded £500,000 in damages.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Qualifying risks must involve more than $1 billion in damages or the deaths or serious injuries of over 50 people.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of damages
Noun
  • By pitting different mathematical approaches against each other, the team can determine whether their simulations reveal genuine fluid physics or merely phantom software glitches.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Some deepfakes still have telltale flaws such as unnatural facial movements, lip-sync glitches, robotic speech or awkward pauses — but the technology is rapidly improving, a spokesperson for the organization said.
    — Emily Elconin for CNN, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of glitches

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“Blurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurs. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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