BLURS Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of blur

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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blurs

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noun

plural of blur

as in blots

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Recent Examples of blurs

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As the book proceeds, James blurs his actors together, in slightly eerie ways. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Corruption talk blurs the distinctions between these three distinct things. — Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Mercury, for instance, prioritizes logic and details that can be verified, while Pluto uncovers what’s been hidden beneath the surface and Neptune blurs the line between intuition and projection. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 When allegations of abuse emerge, they are forced to confront a system of judgment that blurs the lines between concern and prejudice. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 The trip is the most recent example of how the president blurs the line between official business and travel in ways that can benefit his family business. — Will Weissert, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 Their intense rivalry, ignited by Punk's title victory over Owens' friend Sami Zayn, masterfully blurs the lines between reality and storyline. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Security Meets Style Expect larger expanses of glass, slimmer frames, and design that blurs the line between indoors and out. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 Midway through, colors briefly appeared richer and moving objects left trails in his vision, like speed blurs. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurs

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Retreat to the previous paragraph if the question confuses you.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Any adversary who confuses media noise with American weakness will discover the truth the hard way.

— Michael Loria, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of confuses

Verb

Eclipses always travel in pairs as the sun, moon and Earth align so precisely that one obscures the other.

— Marcia Dunn, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Rather than blocking the sun entirely, the moon obscures only a portion of it, leaving behind the eclipse's signature crescent shape.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of obscures

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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

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The stream will feature real-time views of the Sturgeon Moon as Earth's shadow darkens its surface in the skies above Portugal and Spain, weather permitting.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
The planet becomes easier to identify as the sky darkens, making the best time for viewing during the late-night and early-morning hours.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of darkens

Noun

Though stains on clothes can be permanent, the tomatoes' citric acid acts as a cleaning agent, often leaving Buñol’s streets cleaner than before.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Key Takeaways Clean your bathtub weekly to prevent soap scum, stains, and hard water buildup.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of stains

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The Family Dollar employee suffered damages, including losses in compensation and benefits, medical expenses, and anxiety and emotional distress, according to the EEOC.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
The suit seeks unspecified damages for claims including legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty and racketeering.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of damages

Noun

Parton tackled public relations glitches with grace when people in her orbit were slower to come around on equity issues.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Perhaps the biggest challenge is the infrastructure required to ensure there are no major glitches — which have led to ridicule for the company when they’ve been posted to social media.

— Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

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