1
as in blinded
lacking the power of sight
our old blind cat kept walking into walls and furniture
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
you'd have to be really blind to think that was a good idea
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
as in smoke screen
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of blind
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Supplemental Security Income is a benefit program for those with limited income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2025
However, this therapist is blinded by the darkness, much like Theo Rossi’s Dr. Julian Rush is a crazed ally to Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone in DC Studios’ The Penguin.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Don’t worry about purchasing special materials — hunting blinds can be as simple as a cardboard box or a towel draped over a dining chair.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blind
Adjective
The majority were tasted blind in comparative tastings with similar wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Supplemental Security Income is a benefit program for those with limited income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Verb
Joseph Lawrence, whose adoration of his first wife blinds him to all other women, is getting dragged to the strip club.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2025
However, this therapist is blinded by the darkness, much like Theo Rossi’s Dr. Julian Rush is a crazed ally to Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone in DC Studios’ The Penguin.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
Research from the Psychological Review shows that overconfidence distorts forecasting and blinds leaders to systemic risks—even when solid data is available.
—Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Don’t worry about purchasing special materials — hunting blinds can be as simple as a cardboard box or a towel draped over a dining chair.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blind
Adjective
-
The injured man told them his wife had fired around 10 shots at him while drunk, Mansfield police said in a news release Friday.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
-
There was a stronger dislike of issues such as getting drunk on a flight or letting children play in the aisle, with 82 and 86 percent disapproval ratings respectively.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Verb
-
Instead, their function was to momentarily dazzle or distract enemy pilots, spoiling their missile and bomb runs.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
-
For the occasion, Plaza dazzled in a full-length, nude, sleeveless dress embellished with gems, with the head-turning sheer ensemble revealing a matching corset underneath.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
-
During the day, the property has a plethora of nooks in which to escape, from quiet decks tucked under trees or on the water, plus a wild beach, a yoga deck, and an outdoor gym.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
-
But honestly, nothing beats reading aloud to my kids in our little reading nook at home.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Some were inflicted on drunken patients who slipped on the ice.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
-
Prosecutors say the 45-year-old Massachusetts woman struck O’Keefe with her car in a fit of drunken rage and left him to die outside the home of another Boston cop during a massive snowstorm in January 2022.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Verb
-
The Pacers hold a 2-0 series lead after stunning the Knicks at MSG in Games 1 and 2.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
-
Related article Tyrese Haliburton and Indiana Pacers stun New York Knicks in overtime to take Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals Siakam insisted, however, that he and his teammates were not getting distracted by the prospect of writing their names in franchise history.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Noun
-
The cover features college legends like Reggie Bush, Denard Robinson, Tim Tebow, mascots, and more current college football stars like Clemson’s Cade Klubnik, Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love, and Penn State’s Nick Singleton.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
-
The hinge mechanism of this print is stiff enough that the screen cover can be lifted partway without flopping back down.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blind. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share