blurred

verb

Definition of blurrednext
past tense of blur
1
as in confused
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 obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct evening shadows blurred the view of the valley from the overlook

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Recent Examples of blurred Over the past year however, Meta’s commitment to open-weight has blurred, as the company mixed open releases with proprietary ones. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Having such an impact on others blurred his sense of identity, LaLonde explains. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 For Goode, the reptile trading business is complex and the line between the good and the bad actors can be blurred. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Miramax's explosive success with Pulp Fiction ignited an indie boom, rewrote Oscar campaigns, and blurred the line between independent cinema and the Hollywood mainstream. — Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026 But the line between what’s complimentary and what’s supposed to stay in the hotel has become increasingly blurred. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 During the Wicked press tour, though, Grande fully embraced the art of method dressing by channeling Glinda through a wardrobe of ethereal silhouettes and shades of pink that blurred the lines between character and celebrity. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026 No longer football’s famous losers, Newcastle’s identity was now blurred. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Cyber ties blur the state-criminal line Montgomery said the line between criminal hackers and government operatives is often deliberately blurred in all four countries. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurred
  1. confused
  2. obscured
  3. clouded
  4. darkened
Verb
  • Adam seems confused by the request, while Ingeborg is perfectly obliging.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Court reporters — not to be confused with journalists who cover court matters — had objected to the state Supreme Court petition, but not to oppose those whose rights were being compromised by the diminished access to official court transcripts.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of confused
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  • Weather permitting, the sun's outer atmosphere, which is normally obscured by the bright face of the sun, becomes visible during the moments of totality.
    — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Though, fittingly, part of the disclaimer was obscured by a tree branch when Bryant shared a photo of it on Instagram.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of obscured
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  • As Venus and Neptune tussle, your romantic judgment gets clouded.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • SpaceX shares plunged on Wednesday after a surge in AI spending rattled investors and clouded an otherwise expectation-beating quarter.
    — Sean Conlon,Joseph Wilkins,Lee Ying Shan,Tobias Burns, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of clouded
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  • While a thin sliver will remain illuminated by direct sunlight, most of the lunar surface will appear dramatically darkened with a subtle reddish-orange glow — reminiscent of a total lunar eclipse seen across North America on March 3.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In Reykjavik, clouds did not prevent hundreds of people from gathering in bright raincoats in front of the landmark Hallgrímskirkja church as the skies darkened.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
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