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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
Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
The exterior, led by João — whose main issue is figuring out how to end things with Ellie without sending her into a blind fury — is perfectly in sync.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Quing Zhu, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Speaking to the interviewer and appearing to be blinded by the bright spotlights, Denton began blinking in a seemingly random manner.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Lyssanoel Frater, jsonline.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Not only will cleaning your blinds help your home feel, smell, and look fresher, but the maintenance will also help your blinds last longer.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Launched in 2021, Access-on-Demand gave thousands of blind and other disabled residents low-cost rideshare (Uber/Lyft) and taxi service.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
The exterior, led by João — whose main issue is figuring out how to end things with Ellie without sending her into a blind fury — is perfectly in sync.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Importantly, the radiologists and engineers were blinded to the biopsy results when determining diagnoses.
—Quing Zhu, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Speaking to the interviewer and appearing to be blinded by the bright spotlights, Denton began blinking in a seemingly random manner.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Importance of Custom Curtains in Modern Interiors The curtains and window blinds market in 2025 is projected to reach $27.1 billion and is expected to continue to grow.
—Lyssanoel Frater, jsonline.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Not only will cleaning your blinds help your home feel, smell, and look fresher, but the maintenance will also help your blinds last longer.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blind
Adjective
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One of the critical risks to patient privacy is the accidental inclusion of personally identifiable information in what is supposed to be a blinded data payload.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And people are drawn to sports not just to gamble, or to get drunk, but because of the drama.—
Mac Engel
April 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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The felony charge from 2014 involved drunk driving with her baby daughter in the back seat.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mindy Kaling dazzles in a black gown with a sparkle and sheer top at the premiere of Netflix's Running Point season 2 in Los Angeles on April 15.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tayari is building a legacy while nurturing her fellow writers and dazzling her readers with grace, charm, poise, and a brilliant smile.—
Imani Perry,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The kitchen upstairs is sweet with cream cabinets and a breakfast banquet nook.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
20 Apr. 2026
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Only a few empty seats lingered in Empower’s nooks and crannies.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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This is the season of smoke screens, strategic leaks and quarterback debates inflated to cable-news proportions.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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And, while the smoke screen of the war is going on, China is ramping up their activities.—
Morgan Chittum,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Experts stated that there is still more to be known about the mechanism by which these sightless cells perceive the game or understand their objectives.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Then there’s the additional intrigue of just how Bocelli makes his way through the world, as a sightless person, constantly on the go.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Well, there are worse things to do with your guilt over saying something cruel in a drunken rant than throwing a very thoughtful 30th-birthday party, no?—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sam knows the shame Hally has suffered from his father’s drunken sprees.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The South Bay’s theater and vocal world were stunned by the sudden passing of Fang Klein, a popular performer, vocal instructor and performing arts advocate, with tributes throughout social media pouring in from all corners of the community.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The teen’s murder stunned parkgoers.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Blind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blind. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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