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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CEO Satya Nadella said artificial intelligence is blurring boundaries between the company’s products and reshaping its business models.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Plus, the newly coined “Lake America” and the blurring lines between fiscal strategy and Fed independence ahead of Jackson Hole.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
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
When she tilted her head, she seemed to break into three different people again...misty afterimages blurring together, like a photograph of someone moving too fast to capture.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
