blur
verb (used with object)
to obscure or sully (something) by smearing or with a smeary substance.
blurs
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pluralof blur.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof blur (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
blurverb (used with object)to obscure or sully (something) by smearing or with a smeary substance.
Example Sentences
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“The strategic advantage of cyber warfare lies in its stealth and ambiguity. Because it blurs the line between war and crime, attribution becomes difficult, enabling perpetrators to operate with minimal consequences.”
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026
“A carefully curated palette of wood, stone, water, and light blurs the boundaries between indoors and out, creating an atmosphere of serenity and effortless connection to the landscape.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Then there's the added pressure applied by industry and the competing interests of states - whose stake in regulatory controls blurs the lines of accountability and increases bureaucratic hurdles.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The video released to the public, however, blurs the officer’s face and identity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Agents and monsters move in blurs around me.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
