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as in blinded
lacking the power of sight
our old blind cat kept walking into walls and furniture
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
you'd have to be really blind to think that was a good idea
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as in smoke screen
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Recent Examples of blind
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
This includes blind testing and third-party audits conducted by ECCO.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 May 2025
With his deep tan, blinding smile and He-Man haircut, Cruise surely looked the part of a kid’s favorite toy.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
After years of Roman shades and bamboo blinds in kitchen windows, curtains are making a stylish comeback.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
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Adjective
In-Home Supportive Services provides in-home assistance to eligible aged, blind and disabled people as an alternative to out-of-home care.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
This includes blind testing and third-party audits conducted by ECCO.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Verb
An officer partially blinded a teen amid George Floyd protests.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 May 2025
With his deep tan, blinding smile and He-Man haircut, Cruise surely looked the part of a kid’s favorite toy.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Noun
Spray the cabinet front, then wipe with a damp cloth.
To prevent yellowing, protect your cabinets from direct sunlight by using shades, blinds, or curtains.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
After years of Roman shades and bamboo blinds in kitchen windows, curtains are making a stylish comeback.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blind
Adjective
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The victims of drunk and/or drug driving are not the only people impacted.—
Duane O. King,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2025
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And rather than exact revenge on a jock bully, nerdy William gets drunk, sheds his dorky image, and becomes a party god.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Gone was the spectacle – Norma Desmond’s decaying mansion, the dazzling costumes.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Or stock up on items for yourself, like an anti-fatigue mat to take the strain out of standing over a counter, and a set of dazzling crystal glasses for 66 percent off.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Activity stations: Set up independent areas, like a craft corner, reading nook or building area that children can access on their own.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Customers found multiple uses for the cabinet, including one person who repurposed it in their kitchen as a coffee nook.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The nominal aims of orders to, for example, stop anti-semitism or halt the teaching of diversity, equity and inclusion topics are smoke screens for an attempt to hobble institutions that are perceived to house a liberal elite.—
William Stafford Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the video, the drone travels up and down to reinforce the smoke screen, so it is only applied to the area needed.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These tiny fossorial ophidians — though not the tiniest (that title belongs to this 4-inch snake from Barbados) — are nearly sightless.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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By hooking up the brains of blind rats to compasses, scientists in Japan found the sightless rodents could navigate a maze nearly as well as normally sighted rats.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Apr. 2015
Adjective
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The show’s focus puller also does the Lord’s work in the last shot of the beat, just after Deborah’s face turns and looks toward the camera, flashing red for one desperate second before going fuzzy and indistinct, like a drunken exhale.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
3 June 2025
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The officer, Robert Phillips, was accused of intentionally causing the death of Jesse Fischer, whom Phillips suspected of drunken driving, in October 2021.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
Verb
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When Anderson heard that his friend was assaulted, the musician was stunned.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
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Seth Jones scored a goal and an assist, and Dmitry Kulikov and Brad Marchand scored 3:46 apart in the second period to stun the rabid crowd.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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No drama, no big wins on magazine covers, just bank accounts that grew month over month.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles running back was named the cover athlete for this year’s EA Sports video game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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“Blind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blind. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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