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adjective

ˈblīnd How to pronounce blind (audio)
Definition of blindnext
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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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blind

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verb

as in to dazzle
to overpower with light the bright lights in the TV studio momentarily blinded the quiz show contestants

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blind

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noun

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as in nook

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as in smoke screen

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Recent Examples of blind
Adjective
Immediately afterward, a second microwave pulse flips the atom into the opposite state, so the superposition that’s flying upward changes into magnetically blind one, and starts falling under gravity with no other forces influencing it. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 Roselle The 9/11 Memorial & Museum said Michael Hingson, who is blind, was led to safety by his calm guide dog, Roselle, down dozens of flights of stairs after the first plane struck the World Trade Center's North Tower. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
The South Tower had fallen, creating a blinding wind tunnel in the North lobby. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026 Of course, Badhon’s salon manager, blinded by dominant ideology, would vehemently disagree. — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
Small branches can be clipped quickly and almost noiselessly and fashioned into an effective blind in only a few minutes. — Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026 Open your blinds right away, and consider adding mirrors to your room to reflect light. — Angela Haupt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blind
  1. blinded
  2. drunk
  3. dazzle
  4. nook
  5. smoke screen
  6. sightless
  7. drunken
  8. stun
Adjective
  • Fake controversies that always tilt against one specific viewpoint and ideology that they are too blinded to understand.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of blinded
Adjective
  • The two meet cute at a deeply awful Toronto nightclub; Emma is trying to feel young and free, while Raiff’s character, an old soul in a twenty-something body, is taken by the somewhat older woman who is much more fun than his drunk buddies.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026
  • This is a very large question for such a small and humble (and drunk and comedic) literary advice column.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of drunk
Verb
  • Zendaya was surely hard to miss on the red carpet, dazzling in a custom Prada gown embellished with what appeared to be silver sequins and appliqués and sheer white fabric at the low-cut neckline.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
  • On the fashion front, Gu dazzled in Iris van Herpen at this year’s edition of the Grand Dîner du Louvre and has attended shows including Chanel’s fall 2026 ready-to-wear and Dior fall 2026 couture shows.
    — WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of dazzle
Noun
  • The Studio room features a large soaking tub in the bedroom for relaxation post-exploring, while the Superior Suite has its own living room, breakfast nook, and desk area for when the office calls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Additional indoor highlights include an office with pitch-black open shelving and a mudroom featuring a marble nook and tap that provides fresh water to the family’s dog.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of nook
Noun
  • But Cherubim believes some of that complexity may be present on LHS 1140b, beneath the helium smoke screen.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 16 July 2026
  • Following initial reports last month that the event would be held at Madison Square Garden, some theorized that the choice could be an elaborate smoke screen to divert attention from the couple’s real wedding plans.
    — Jake Offenhartz, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of smoke screen
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of sightless
Adjective
  • In true postmodern fashion, Fitzgerald gets a brief, drunken cameo, meeting Jack on an ocean liner.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The book had its share of wild parties, conspicuous consumption and drunken abandon.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of drunken
Verb
  • Video footage from an AP camera crew shows damage to the building, then stunned and wounded people emerging.
    — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Suhey, 68, died in his sleep Saturday night, according to multiple teammates who were stunned.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of stun

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“Blind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blind. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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