blindside

verb blind·side \ ˈblīn(d)-ˌsīd \

|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

Examples: blindside in a Sentence

Definition of blindside

blindsided; blindsiding; blindsides

transitive verb

1 : to hit unexpectedly from or as if from the blind side

blindside the quarterback

2 : to surprise unpleasantly

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Examples of blindside in a Sentence

The quarterback was blindsided just as he was about to throw a pass.
We were all blindsided by the news of her sudden death.

Recent Examples of blindside from the Web

Longtime opponents of payday lending have sometimes been blindsided by the advocacy of their religious brethren.

— renae merle, ajc, "In some states, debate over payday lending unfolds in the black church," 7 June 2018
Debbie Matenopoulos, who co-hosted Home and Family with Steines, also appears to have been blindsided by his sudden exit.

— kelly o'sullivan, Country Living, "Hallmark's 'Home and Family' Host Debbie Matenopoulos Addresses Mark Steines's Abrupt Exit," 4 June 2018
The Cavs persisted—trimming a 15-point deficit to eight, or a 12-point deficit to four—only to be blindsided by yet another Curry three.

— rob mahoney, SI.com, "Stephen Curry's Shooting Bucks Conventional Math, Breaks Cavs' Resolve in Game 2," 4 June 2018
Luyendyk totally blindsided her and the show’s coverage of it was unflinchingly awkward.

— sarah midkiff, refinery29.com, "Becca Kufrin’s Return To Bachelor Nation Was All On Her Terms," 26 May 2018
The more relevant feedback came from the NFL Players Association, which appeared blindsided.

— david haugh, chicagotribune.com, "NFL's new anthem rule requiring players to stand shows owners support social activism only on their terms," 23 May 2018
And then in one fell swoop, I was blindsided by tragedy that not only tested my faith, but forever changed my life.

— lakeisha fleming, CNN, "Christianity and depression: It's complicated," 20 May 2018
The regime is now reportedly having second thoughts about next month’s meeting with the U.S. as well, a shift that has blindsided the White House.

— jonah shepp, Daily Intelligencer, "Is Trump Getting Played by North Korea?," 18 May 2018
In 1995, he was blindsided by a punch to the head while walking with friends after dinner.

— kent somers, azcentral, "Kurt Warner among ex-pros backing new concussion treatment that aims to prevent CTE," 17 May 2018

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First Known Use of blindside

1960

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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blind side

noun

Definition of blind side

1 : the side away from which one is looking

2 : the side on which one that is blind in one eye cannot see

See blind side defined for English-language learners

Examples of blind side in a Sentence

He was hit on his blind side.

Recent Examples of blind side from the Web

Rear visibility is better than minivans or crossovers, aided by the 360-degree camera projection in the screen, and blind sides are minimized by enormous side mirrors.

— robert duffer, chicagotribune.com, "On the wagon: Volvo V90 Cross Country is an AWD alternative to minivan, crossover," 16 Oct. 2017
Making him the guardian of Tom Brady’s blind side is risky.

— andy benoit, SI.com, "NFL Draft Needs: All 32 Teams," 25 Apr. 2018
Second-year offensive tackle Julién Davenport will be given the first shot to win the starting job protecting quarterback Deshaun Watson’s blind side.

— john mcclain, Houston Chronicle, "Texans' Julién Davenport gets first shot to win job at left tackle," 27 Mar. 2018
High picks belong to glamour positions that lead to scoring or sacking or sometimes protecting the quarterback’s blind side.

— brad biggs, chicagotribune.com, "Will a guard be drafted in the top 5? If so, Quenton Nelson won't make it to the Bears," 22 Mar. 2018
All people have their blind side—their superstitions.

— ben zimmer, WSJ, "The Many Faces of ‘Blindsided,’ From Middle English to Donald Trump," 16 Mar. 2018
Zaha's assist was insightful seeing as van Aanholt was coming up on the winger's blind side, and his contributions will be vital if Palace are to stay up this season.

— SI.com, "6 of the Best Moments From the Weekend's Premier League Action as Liverpool Struggle," 12 Mar. 2018
Fairfield pulled Carman, allowed him to punish defenders in space and protect his quarterback’s blind side.

— nick baumgardner, Detroit Free Press, "Best of the Midwest: Top high school football recruit from each Big Ten state," 4 Feb. 2018
McKenzie, who signed a four-year contract extension through 2021, could prove to be a major asset, sort of like a left tackle protecting Gruden’s blind side.

— ailene voisin, sacbee, "Gruden is the Raiders’ man in charge. Will he listen to GM on pressing decisions?," 10 Jan. 2018

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