blur
verb (used with object)
to obscure or sully (something) by smearing or with a smeary substance.
blurring
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present participleof blur.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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While effective at drawing attention, they may have the unwanted effect of making viewers uncomfortable by blurring the lines of reality — even if the AI use is disclosed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Across YouTube videos, video games, VR experiences and TikTok edits, audiences are located inside the environment itself blurring the boundaries between storytelling, role-playing, tourism and online participation.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
Vision issues such as blurring, difficulty looking at bright lights or complete blindness in some cases are a "red flag" warning sign.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Later-in-life business owners are blurring the line between their working years and retirement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Lyra raised her eyes and had to wipe them with the inside of her wrist, for she was so cold that tears were blurring them.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
